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Elmer Trail Bridge

Deck Plate Girder Bridge over St. Louis River
Elmer, St. Louis County, Minnesota

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Name Elmer Trail Bridge
Built By Duluth, Missabe & Northern Railway
Contractor W.F. King of Indianapolis
Currently Owned By St. Louis County
Length 290 Feet Total, 190 Foot Largest Span
Width 2 Tracks, 2 Trail Lanes
Height Above Ground 20 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Plate Girder
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1906
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is a Trail)
Current Status Rails to Trails
Significance Local Significance

Located near the ghost town of Elmer, this deck girder bridge crosses the St. Louis River.
Built in 1906, the bridge features three deck girder spans, set onto concrete substructures. The bridge was originally constructed for double tracks.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. The deck has been partially removed on the former southbound track, while the northbound track is a trail.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.

St. Louis River Railroad Bridges
Upstream BNSF St. Louis River Bridge
Downstream Brookston Rail Bridge

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Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele