BNSF Mississippi River Minneapolis Crossing
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O:\BNSF Mississippi River Minneapolis Crossing Bridge is located next to Hennepin Avenue Bridge on Nicollette Island Photo taken in 2005 by Jason Smith |
Facts
- Overview
- Baltimore through truss bridge over Mississippi River next to Hennepin Avenue Bridge on BNSF Railroad
- Location
- Hennepin County, Minnesota
- Status
- Open to traffic
- History
- Built as a steel trestle bridge in 1893. The bridge was remodeled in 1926 and included a through truss span. This was done to provide river traffic. Bridge is still in use.
- Design
- Baltimore through truss
- Dimensions
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Length of largest span: 121.0 ft.
Total length: 121.0 ft.
- Inventory number
- BH 36172 (Bridgehunter.com ID)