Minneapolis, St. Paul


Alexandria Rail Crossing

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Alexandria Rail Crossing

This through plate girder bridge crosses the Central Lakes Trail

Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built ca. 1910

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
65' through plate girder and steel stringer

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Central Lakes Trail on Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Significance:

Local

Amherst Junction Railroad Crossing

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Amherst Junction Railroad Crossing

This unusual concrete slab bridge carries the former Green Bay & Western Railroad and 2nd Street over the former Soo Line mainline in Amherst Junction

Amherst Junction, Portage County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: Open to Automobile Traffic

Built 1914

by

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
20' concrete slab

Description:
Concrete slab bridge over Canadian National Railway

Significance:

Local

Camden Place Railroad Bridge

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Camden Place Railroad Bridge

This large Warren deck truss bridge crosses the Mississippi River near 42nd Avenue

North Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1905 and 1936

by

Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Newmann & Hay of St. Paul, Minnesota and Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
Warren deck truss, deck plate girder and through plate girder

Description:
Warren deck truss bridge over Mississippi River

Significance:

Regional

Cedar Bend Drawbridge

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Cedar Bend Drawbridge

This through truss swing bridge carries the former Soo Line over the St. Croix River in a rural area near Osceola

Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin to Marine on St. Croix, Washington County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1912 and 1954

by

Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
286' Warren through truss swing span and steel stringer

Description:
Through truss swing bridge over St. Croix River

Significance:

Regional

CN 930th Street Bridge

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CN 930th Street Bridge

This steel stringer and timber pile trestle bridge carries the former Soo Line mainline over 930th Street east of Colfax

Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built c. 1960

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
34' steel stringer and timber pile trestle

Description:
Steel stringer and timber pile trestle bridge over 930th Street

Significance:

Minimal

CN 95th Street Bridge

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CN 95th Street Bridge

This standard steel stringer and timber pile trestle bridge carries the former Soo Line mainline over 95th Street west of New Richmond

New Richmond, St. Croix County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built c. 1950

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
23' steel stringer and timber pile trestle

Description:
Steel stringer and timber pile trestle bridge over 95th Street

Significance:

Minimal

CN Chicago Avenue Bridge (River Forest)

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CN Chicago Avenue Bridge (River Forest)

(Soo Line Railroad Bridge #11.91)

This through plate girder bridge crosses Chicago Avenue in River Forest

River Forest, Cook County, Illinois

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built c. 1910

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
42' and 2-20' through plate girders

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Chicago Avenue

Significance:

Local

CN Chippewa River Bridge (Bruce)

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CN Chippewa River Bridge (Bruce)

(Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Bridge #122B)

This Warren through truss bridge carries the former Soo Line over the Chippewa River east of Bruce

Bruce, Rusk County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1907 and c. 1960

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
3-126' Warren through trusses and 5-31' steel stringers

Description:
Warren through truss bridge over Chippewa River

Significance:

Moderate

CN County T Bridge

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CN County T Bridge

This steel stringer and timber pile trestle bridge carries the former Soo Line mainline over County Road T in a rural area between Howard and Albertville

Albertville, Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built c. 1950

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
39' steel stringer and timber pile bridge

Description:
Steel stringer and timber pile trestle bridge over County Road T

Significance:

Minimal

CN Des Plaines River Bridge (Thatcher Woods)

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CN Des Plaines River Bridge (Thatcher Woods)

(Soo Line Railroad Bridge #12.82)

This Pratt through truss bridge crosses the Des Plaines River near 1st Avenue in Melrose Park

Melrose Park, Cook County, Illinois

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built c. 1910

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
150' Pratt through truss

Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Des Plaines River

Significance:

Moderate

CN Lake Street Bridge (River Forest)

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CN Lake Street Bridge (River Forest)

(Soo Line Railroad Bridge #11.51)

This deck plate girder bridge crosses Lake Street in River Forest

River Forest, Cook County, Illinois

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built c. 1910

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
1-42' and 2-21' deck plate girders

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Lake Street

Significance:

Local

CN Lake Wissota Bridge

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CN Lake Wissota Bridge

(Wisconsin Central Railway Bridge #715)

This through plate girder bridge carries the former Soo Line across Lake Wissota (Paint Creek) alongside County Road X east of Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built c. 1911

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
1-80' and 2-50' through plate girders

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Lake Wissota (Paint Creek)

Significance:

Local

CN Lincoln Street Bridge (Amherst)

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CN Lincoln Street Bridge (Amherst)

This innovative concrete slab bridge carries the former Soo Line mainline over Lincoln Street in Amherst

Amherst, Portage County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1910

by

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
3-30' concrete slabs

Description:
Concrete slab bridge over Lincoln Street

Significance:

Local

CN Main Street Bridge (Chippewa Falls)

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CN Main Street Bridge (Chippewa Falls)

(Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Bridge #350E)

This through plate girder bridge carries the former Soo Line mainline over Main Street in Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1917

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
45' through plate girder and 2-12' concrete slab

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Main Street

Significance:

Local

CN McCullum Creek Bridge

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CN McCullum Creek Bridge

This concrete arch bridge carries the former Soo Line over McCullum Creek along US Highway 8 between Barron and Poskin

Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built c. 1910

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
24' concrete arch

Description:
Concrete arch bridge over McCullum Creek

Significance:

Local

CN Oak Avenue Bridge (River Forest)

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CN Oak Avenue Bridge (River Forest)

(Soo Line Railroad Bridge #11.76)

This through plate girder bridge crosses Oak Avenue in River Forest

River Forest, Cook County, Illinois

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built c. 1910

by

Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
1-35' and 2-17' through plate girders

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Oak Avenue

Significance:

Local

CN Ostrum Trail Bridge

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CN Ostrum Trail Bridge

This concrete arch bridge crosses Ostrum Trail near Marine on St. Croix

Marine on St. Croix, Washington County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1916

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
35' concrete arch

Description:
Concrete arch bridge over Ostrum Trail

Significance:

Local

CN River Street Bridge (Chippewa Falls)

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CN River Street Bridge (Chippewa Falls)

(Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Bridge #351B)

This through plate girder bridge carries the former Soo Line mainline over River Street (former Wisconsin Highway 29) in Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1952

by

Unknown and L.G. Arnold Company of Eau Claire, Wisconsin

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
80' through plate girder and 18' concrete slab

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over River Street (former Wisconsin Highway 29)

Significance:

Local

CN Smokey Road Bridge

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CN Smokey Road Bridge

This steel stringer and timber pile trestle bridge once carried the former Soo Line mainline over Smokey Road alongside US Highway 10 east of Custer

Custer, Portage County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Built c. 1950

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
39' steel stringer and timber pile trestle

Description:
Steel stringer and timber pile trestle bridge over Smokey Road

Significance:

Minimal

CN Sunrise Drive Bridge

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CN Sunrise Drive Bridge

This standard steel stringer and timber pile trestle bridge carries the former Soo Line mainline over County Road I (Sunrise Drive) in Somerset

Somerset, St. Croix County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built c. 1950

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
40' steel stringer and timber pile trestle

Description:
Steel stringer and timber pile trestle bridge over County Road I (Sunrise Drive)

Significance:

Minimal

CN Tomorrow River Bridge

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CN Tomorrow River Bridge

This large concrete arch bridge carries the former Soo Line mainline over the Tomorrow River in Amherst

Amherst, Portage County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1913

by

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
50' concrete arch

Description:
Concrete arch bridge over Tomorrow River

Significance:

Moderate

CN US-63 Bridge (Stanberry)

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CN US-63 Bridge (Stanberry)

This iconic through plate girder bridge carries the former Soo Line over US Highway 63 southeast of Stanberry

Stanberry, Washburn County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1936

by

Unknown and L.G. Arnold Company of Eau Claire, Wisconsin

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
55' through plate girder

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over US Highway 63

Significance:

Local

CN Washington Boulevard Bridge (River Forest)

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CN Washington Boulevard Bridge (River Forest)

(Soo Line Railroad Bridge #11.15)

This through plate girder bridge crosses Washington Boulevard in River Forest

River Forest, Cook County, Illinois

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built c. 1910

by

Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
1-40' and 2-30' through plate girders

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Washington Boulevard

Significance:

Local

CN Wilson Street Bridge (Amherst)

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CN Wilson Street Bridge (Amherst)

This innovative concrete slab bridge carries the former Soo Line mainline over Wilson Street in Amherst

Amherst, Portage County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1910

by

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
3-25' concrete slabs

Description:
Concrete slab bridge over Wilson Street

Significance:

Local

CPKC 118th Avenue Bridge

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CPKC 118th Avenue Bridge

This concrete arch bridge crosses 118th Avenue east of Valley City

Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built c. 1910

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
28' concrete arch

Description:
Concrete arch bridge over 118th Avenue

Significance:

Local

CPKC Arlington Avenue Bridge

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CPKC Arlington Avenue Bridge

This standard steel stringer crosses Arlington Avenue near Soo Line Junction

St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: Open to Traffic

Built 1953

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
35' steel stringer and timber pile trestle

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Arlington Avenue

Significance:

Local

CPKC Broadway Avenue Bridge

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CPKC Broadway Avenue Bridge

This through plate girder bridge is one of two parallel bridges across Broadway Avenue at this location

Downtown, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1905

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
1-65' through plate girder and 2-22' deck plate girder

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over West Broadway Avenue

Significance:

Local

CPKC Clearwater River Bridge

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CPKC Clearwater River Bridge

This large deck plate girder viaduct crosses the Clearwater River near South Haven

South Haven, Wright County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1906

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
8 span deck plate girder viaduct

Description:
Deck plate girder viaduct over Clearwater River

Significance:

Moderate

CPKC Columbia Parkway Bridge

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CPKC Columbia Parkway Bridge

This steel stringer bridge crosses Columbia Parkway at 35th Avenue Northeast

North Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built ca. 1910

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
3 span steel stringer and trestle

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Columbia Parkway

Significance:

Local

CPKC Marshall Street Bridge

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CPKC Marshall Street Bridge

This steel stringer and concrete slab bridge was constructed as part of a grade separation project in Minneapolis

North Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1936

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
44' steel stringer and 2-16' concrete slab

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Marshall Street Northeast

Significance:

Local

CPKC Nevens Avenue Bridge

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CPKC Nevens Avenue Bridge

This steel stringer bridge crosses Nevens Avenue west of Annandale

Annandale, Wright County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built c. 1935

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
34' steel stringer

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Nevens Avenue

Significance:

Local

CPKC Old US-10 Bridge

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CPKC Old US-10 Bridge

This deck plate girder bridge crosses Old US Highway 10 and the former Northern Pacific Railway east of Valley City

Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built c. 1910 and 1934

by

American Bridge Company of New York and Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
4 span deck plate girder

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Old US Highway 10 and former Northern Pacific Railway

Significance:

Local

CPKC Plymouth Avenue Bridge

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CPKC Plymouth Avenue Bridge

This through plate girder bridge is the last remaining bridge at this location

Downtown, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: Open to Traffic

Built 1900

by

American Bridge Company of New York

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
45' through plate girder and steel stringer approaches

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Plymouth Avenue

Significance:

Local

CPKC Sand Hill River Bridge

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CPKC Sand Hill River Bridge

This concrete arch bridge crosses the Sand Hill River just south of Winger

Winger, Polk County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1903

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
40' concrete arch

Description:
Concrete arch bridge over Sand Hill River

Significance:

Local

CPKC Soo Avenue Bridge

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CPKC Soo Avenue Bridge

(Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Bridge #77)

This deck plate girder bridge across Soo Avenue North has partially been replaced

North Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1894 and 1980

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway and Soo Line Railroad

Design:
30' deck plate girder and steel stringer

Description:
Deck girder and steel stringer bridge over Soo Avenue

Significance:

Local

CPKC St. Anthony Parkway Bridge

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CPKC St. Anthony Parkway Bridge

This concrete slab bridge crosses St. Anthony Parkway near Central Avenue

North Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1920

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
2-30' concrete slab

Description:
Concrete slab bridge over St. Anthony Parkway

Significance:

Local

CPKC US-169 Bridge (Plymouth)

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CPKC US-169 Bridge (Plymouth)

(Soo Line Railroad Bridge #9.12)

This steel stringer bridge crosses US Highway 169 north of Schmidt Lake Road

Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1969

by

St. Paul Structural Steel Company of St. Paul, Minnesota and Unknown

for

Soo Line Railroad

Design:
4 span steel stringer

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over US Highway 169

Significance:

Minimal

CPKC Viking Drive Bridge

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CPKC Viking Drive Bridge

(Minnesota Highway Department Bridge #5414)

This deck plate girder bridge crosses Viking Drive west of Interstate 35E

Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1936

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
57' deck plate girder

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Viking Drive

Significance:

Local

CPKC Wild Rice River Bridge

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CPKC Wild Rice River Bridge

This deck plate girder bridge had steel stringer approaches added at a later date

Mahnomen, Mahnomen County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: Open to Traffic

Built ca. 1901

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
40' deck plate girder and 6-28' steel stringer

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Wild Rice River

Significance:

Local

Gateway State Trail - I-35E Bridge

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Gateway State Trail - I-35E Bridge

(Minnesota Highway Department Bridge #6512)

This deck plate girder bridge once carried the Gateway State Trail over I-35E

St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota

Owner: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Status: Removed

Built 1960

by

Paper, Calmenson & Company of St. Paul, Minnesota and Ashbach Construction Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad and Minnesota Highway Department

Design:
4 span deck plate girder

Description:
Lost deck plate girder bridge over Interstate 35E

Significance:

Local

Gateway State Trail - Westminster Street Bridge

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Gateway State Trail - Westminster Street Bridge

This large through plate girder bridge cairres the Gateway Trail over Westminster Street

St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota

Owner: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Built 1919

by

Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
95' skewed through plate girder and trestle

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Westminster Street

Significance:

Local

Gateway State Trail - Wheelock Parkway Bridge

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Gateway State Trail - Wheelock Parkway Bridge

This attractive steel stringer and concrete arch bridge carries the Gateway State Trail over Wheelock Parkway

St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota

Owner: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Status: Open to Trail Traffic

Built 1938

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
40' steel stringer and concrete slab

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Wheelock Parkway

Significance:

Local

Moose Lake Railroad Crossing

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Moose Lake Railroad Crossing

This through girder and timber pile trestle bridge carries the Soo Line Trail over the Willard Munger Trail and County Road 61 in Moose Lake

Moose Lake, Carlton County, Minnesota

Owner: Carlton County

Status: Open to Trail Traffic

Built 1915 and 1940

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
80' through plate girder, 30' steel stringer and timber pile trestle

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over County Road 61 and Willard Munger Trail

Significance:

Local

NPR Forest River Bridge

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NPR Forest River Bridge

This steel stringer bridge crosses the Forest River near Forest River

Forest River, Walsh County, North Dakota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built c. 1910

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
2-30' steel stringers and timber pile trestle

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Forest River

Significance:

Local

NPR Lake Ardoch Inlet Bridge

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NPR Lake Ardoch Inlet Bridge

(Soo Line Railroad Bridge #J-363.48)

This deck plate girder bridge crosses the Lake Ardoch Inlet west of Ardoch

Ardoch, Walsh County, North Dakota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1953 using secondhand parts fabricated c. 1910

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
3-50' deck plate girders and steel stringer

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Lake Ardoch Inlet

Significance:

Local

NPR North Marais River Bridge

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NPR North Marais River Bridge

This deck plate girder bridge crosses the North Marais River west of Oslo, Minnesota

Ardoch, Walsh County, North Dakota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built c. 1905

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
45' deck plate girder and trestle

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over North Marais River

Significance:

Local

Oslo Railroad Bridge

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Oslo Railroad Bridge

(Soo Line Railroad Bridge #J-355.21)

This Warren through truss swing bridge crosses the Red River at Oslo

Oslo, Marshall County, Minnesota to Ardoch, Walsh County, North Dakota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1905

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
235' Warren through truss swing span, through girder and trestle

Description:
Warren through truss swing bridge over Red River of the North

Significance:

Regional

Palisade Trail Bridge

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Palisade Trail Bridge

This Warren through truss bridge carries the Soo Line North Trail across the Mississippi River at Palisade

Palisade, Aitkin County, Minnesota

Owner: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Status: Open to Off-Road Vehicle Traffic

Built 1910

by

Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
115' Warren through truss, 2-75' deck plate girders and timber pile trestle

Description:
Warren through truss bridge over Mississippi River

Significance:

Moderate

River Forest Railroad Crossing

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River Forest Railroad Crossing

(Soo Line Railroad Bridge #10.41)

This through plate girder bridge crosses the Union Pacific West Line, Hawthorne Avenue and Central Avenue in River Forest

River Forest, Cook County, Illinois

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built c. 1910 and raised 1914

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
1-100' and 2-54' through plate girders

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Union Pacific Railroad, Hawthorne Avenue and Central Avenue

Significance:

Local

Soo 37th Avenue Bridge

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Soo 37th Avenue Bridge

This through plate girder bridge once crossed 37th Avenue at Onetoa Street in Duluth

Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Railway

Status: Removed

Built 1907

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
44' through plate girder and trestle

Description:
Lost through plate girder bridge over 37th Avenue

Significance:

Local

Soo Line Albany Trestle

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Soo Line Albany Trestle

This large trestle bridge contains various steel spans and crosses Interstate 94, County Road 57 and the Lake Wobegon Trail

Albany, Stearns County, Minnesota

Owner: Stearns County

Status: Closed to all Traffic

Built ca. 1930 and 1956

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
Deck girder, steel stringer and pile trestle

Description:
Deck girder and trestle bridge over Interstate 94, County Road 157 and Lake Wobegon Trail

Significance:

Moderate

Soo Line High Bridge

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Soo Line High Bridge

(Arcola High Bridge)

This iconic steel arch bridge carries the former Soo Line high above the St. Croix River north of Stillwater

Somerset, St. Croix County, Wisconsin to Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1911

by

American Bridge Company of New York and Kelly-Atkinson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
5-350' three hinged steel deck arch and deck plate girder viaduct

Description:
Three hinged steel arch bridge over St. Croix River

Significance:

National

Soo Line Junction Railroad Crossing

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Soo Line Junction Railroad Crossing

This unique skewed bridge features a rare pin-connected Warren through truss

St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: Open to Traffic

Built 1909

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
174' skew pin-connected Warren through truss

Description:
Warren through truss bridge over BNSF Railway (Former Northern Pacific Railway)

Significance:

Regional

Soo Line S-Bridge

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Soo Line S-Bridge

(Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Bridge #F-361A)

This unusual S-shaped Warren deck truss bridge once carries the Chippewa River State Trail (former Soo Line) across the Eau Claire River near Galloway Street in Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Owner: City of Eau Claire

Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic

Built 1910

by

Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
3-100' Warren deck trusses and 2-70' deck plate girders

Description:
Warren deck truss bridge over Eau Claire River

Significance:

Regional

Soo Line Sauk River Bridge

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Soo Line Sauk River Bridge

This Warren deck truss bridge crosses the Sauk River near New Munich

New Munich, Stearns County, Minnesota

Owner: Stearns County

Status: Abandoned, Awaiting Future Trail Development

Built 1908

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
98' Warren deck truss and trestle

Description:
Warren deck truss bridge over Sauk River

Significance:

Moderate

Soo Line Trail - Driveway Bridge (Albany)

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Soo Line Trail - Driveway Bridge (Albany)

This steel stringer bridge crosses a private driveway north of Albany

Albany, Stearns County, Minnesota

Owner: Stearns County

Status: Open to Trail Traffic

Built c. 1930

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
20' steel stringer and trestle

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over private driveway

Significance:

Local

Soo Line Trail - Kettle River Bridge (South)

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Soo Line Trail - Kettle River Bridge (South)

This large Warren deck truss viaduct crosses the Kettle River near Sturgeon Lake

Sturgeon Lake, Pine County, Minnesota

Owner: Pine County

Status: Open to Trail Traffic

Built 1909 and c. 1960

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
98' Warren deck truss, deck plate girder and trestle

Description:
Warren deck truss viaduct over Kettle River

Significance:

Regional

Soo Line Trail - Mississippi River Bridge

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Soo Line Trail - Mississippi River Bridge

(Blanchard Dam Railroad Bridge)

This large Warren deck truss carries the Soo Line Trail across the Mississippi River below the Blanchard Dam

Royalton, Morrison County, Minnesota

Owner: Morrison County Regional Rail Authority

Status: Open to trail traffic

Built 1908

by

Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
5-130' riveted warren deck truss

Description:
Warren deck truss bridge over Mississippi River

Significance:

Regional

Soo Line Trail - US-10 Bridge

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Soo Line Trail - US-10 Bridge

(Minnesota Highway Department Bridge #9174)

This unique girder bridge appears to have been constructed of secondhand spans

Royalton, Morrison County, Minnesota

Owner: Morrison County Regional Rail Authority

Status: Open to trail traffic

Built 1958

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
Through and deck plate girder

Description:
Through and deck plate girder bridge over US Highway 10 and BNSF Railway

Significance:

Local

Stevens Point Railroad Bridge

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Stevens Point Railroad Bridge

(Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Bridge #533)

This large polygonal Warren through truss bridge carries the former Soo Line mainline over the Wisconsin River in Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1914

by

Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Frankman Brothers Construction Company of St. Paul, Minnesota

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
1-197', 1-186', 1-180' polygonal Warren through trusses

Description:
Polygonal Warren through truss bridge over Wisconsin River

Significance:

Regional

Tri-County Corridor Trail - Bay City Creek Bridge

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Tri-County Corridor Trail - Bay City Creek Bridge

This deck plate girder bridge carries the former Soo Line over Bay City Creek in Ashland

Ashland, Ashland County, Wisconsin

Owner: Ashland County

Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic

Built c. 1950

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad

Design:
55' deck plate girder and timber pile trestle

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Bay City Creek

Significance:

Local