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Rushford Trail Bridge

Through Girder Bridge over Rush Creek
Rushford Fillmore County, Minnesota

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Name Rushford Trail Bridge
Built By Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Minnesota DNR
Length 355 Feet Total, 120 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track, 2 Trail Lanes
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder and Trestle
Substructure Type Timber Pile
Date Built 1969
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is a Trail)
Current Status Rails to Trails
MILW Bridge Number Q-138
Significance Minimal Significance


This standard modern through girder bridge crosses Rush Creek in Rushford.
Built in 1969, this bridge replaced an older Pratt Pony Truss that was likely relocated to this location.
The older truss was likely moved to Washington State, where it stood until being removed in 2005.
This bridge features a single through girder span, on timber pile substructures. It is approached by trestle spans.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition.

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

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Build Date Construction of Flood Control Devices
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele