Railroad Bridges in Scott County , Minnesota
Scott County is located along the Minnesota River in the southwest Twin Cities Metro. The seat and largest city are both Shakopee.
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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
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester and Dubuque Electric Traction Company
Design:
250' riveted Warren through truss swing span and steel stringer
Description:
Through truss swing bridge over Minnesota River
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CPKC Quentin Avenue Bridge
CPKC Quentin Avenue Bridge
(Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway Bridge #16.8)
This steel stringer bridge is a one lane crossing of Quentin Avenue
Savage, Scott County, Minnesota
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: Closed to all Traffic, funding secured for replacement
Built 1941
by
Unknown
for
Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway
Design:
Steel stringer and timber frame trestle
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Quentin Avenue
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UP Bridge #56.18
UP Bridge #56.18
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #269)
This small through plate girder bridge utilizes a standard design to cross an unnamed creek
Blakeley, Scott County, Minnesota
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: Open to Traffic
Built 1898
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago
for
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Design:
50' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Unnamed Creek
Significance:
CPKC Credit River Bridge
CPKC Credit River Bridge
(Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway Bridge #16.9)
This deck girder bridge is located in the trees next to the Quentin Avenue Bridge
Savage, Scott County, Minnesota
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: Closed to all traffic
Built 1909
by
Unknown
for
Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway
Design:
45' deck plate girder
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Credit River
Significance:
UP Bridge #35.21
UP Bridge #35.21
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #174)
This small steel stringer bridge once carried the former Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway mainline over an unnamed ditch near Merriam Junction
Merriam Junction, Scott County, Minnesota
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: Filled In
Built 1900
by
Unknown
for
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Design:
14' steel stringer
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over drainage ditch
Significance:
UP County Road 69 Bridge
UP County Road 69 Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Bridge #162 1/2)
This deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway over County Road 69 (former US Highway 69) in Shakopee
Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: Open to Traffic
Built 1957
by
Unknown and Kraus-Anderson Construction Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
1-100', 1-99', 1-80' and 1-77' deck plate girders
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over County Road 69 (Business US Highway 169)
Significance:
CPKC County Road 69 Bridge
CPKC County Road 69 Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Bridge #O-98 1/4)
This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad over County Road 69 (former US Highway 69) in Shakopee
Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: Open to Traffic
Built 1957
by
Unknown and Kraus-Anderson Construction Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
for
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Design:
2-73' through plate girders and 1-45' and 1-50' steel stringer
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over County Road 69 (Business US Highway 169)
Significance:
UP Sand Creek Bridge #8
UP Sand Creek Bridge #8
(Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Bridge #33)
This steel stringer bridge sits on attractive stone abutments and is one of several similar bridges in the area
Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: Open to Traffic
Built 1944
by
Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
for
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway
Design:
2-43' steel stringer
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Sand Creek
Significance:
Chaska Swing Bridge
Chaska Swing Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #O-108)
This unique through truss swing bridge once carried the Chaska-Shakopee Trail over the Minnesota River before severe structural damage forced its removal
Chaska, Carver County, Minnesota to Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota
Owner: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Status: Removed
Built 1900 and 1910
by
Unknown and Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
250' Pratt through truss swing span and 127' Pratt through truss
Description:
Lost Pratt through truss swing bridge over Minnesota River
Significance:
UP Porter Creek Bridge
UP Porter Creek Bridge
(Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Bridge #42)
This small through plate girder bridge features the deck set partially up the girder
Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: Open to Traffic
Built 1902
by
Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
for
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway
Design:
47' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Porter Creek
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