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BNSF Virginia Avenue Bridge

I-Beam Bridge over Virginia Avenue
St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota

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Name BNSF Virginia Avenue Bridge
Built By Great Northern Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 65 Feet Total, 16 Foot Main Spans
Width 2 Tracks, 1 in Use
Height Above Ground 11 Feet 6 Inches
Superstructure Type I-Beam and Concrete Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1924
Traffic Count 20 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 16.9
Significance Local Significance


Crossing Virginia Avenue in St. Louis Park is this standardized bridge.
Built in 1924, the bridge features a pair of I-Beam spans for main spans, and is approached by a single concrete slab span on either side. The entire bridge rests on concrete substructures.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. Currently, only the eastbound track is in use.

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

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