Railroad Bridges in Hennepin CountyMinnesota
Hennepin County is one of the principal counties of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The seat and largest city are both Minneapolis.
Dan Patch Line Bridge
Dan Patch Line Bridge
(Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway Bridge #16.9)
This through truss swing bridge carries an inactive rail line across the Minnesota River between Savage and Bloomington
Savage, Scott County, Minnesota to Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Owner: Twin Cities & Western Railroad
Status: Closed to all traffic
Built 1910
by
Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota
for
Railroad/Original Owner: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester and Dubuque Electric Traction Company
Design: 250' riveted Warren through truss swing span and steel stringer
Through truss swing bridge over Minnesota River
Significance:
