Louisburg had a single Great Northern Railway mainline, now owned by BNSF Railway.
BNSF Minnesota River Bridge (Appleton)
BNSF Minnesota River Bridge (Appleton)
(Great Northern Railway Bridge #25.8)
This through and deck plate girder bridge crosses the Minnesota River west of Appleton
Appleton, Swift County, Minnesota to Louisburg, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1916
by
Unknown
for
Great Northern Railway
Design:
1-70' through plate girder, 2-32' deck plate girders and trestle
Description:
Through and deck plate girder bridge over Minnesota River
Significance: