Photos
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Distant view from the road Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
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Approaching the bridge Note: When the bridge was closed in 1990, the east abutment was removed making access to the bridge impossible for automobiles and bicycles. Pedestrians can however acess it, but by climbing up to the east entrance on the sides. JS Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
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East approach without the landfill Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
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east entrance Photo taken by Jason Smith in December 2007 |
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Inside the bridge Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
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Close-up of portal and strut bracings Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
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View of west approach Note: This side is now blocked off and is privately owned. The house is behind the hill on the left. JS Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
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View of flooring system The gaps on the side are wide enough for one to get his/her foot caught in it. Photo taken by Jason Smith in December 2007 |
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close up of bridge deck Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
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Close-up of east abutment Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
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Oblique view from behind the trees Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
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Overview Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
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Another side view but further away Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
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Side view Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
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View from underneath Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007 |
Facts
- Overview
- Bowstring through truss bridge over LeSeuer River at border of Mankato and South Bend Townships on Township Rd. 190 and 195th Lane
- Location
- Blue Earth County, Minnesota
- Status
- Closed to all traffic
- History
- Built 1873 by Wrought Iron Bridge Company Canton, OH; Closed to traffic in 1990
- Design
- Bowstring through truss
- Dimensions
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Length of largest span: 190.0 ft.
Total length: 190.0 ft.
- Inventory number
- BH 36213 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Comments
Links about this bridge are available here:
http://www.mankato-freepress.com/local/local_story_137004543.html?start:int=15
(This includes a commentary written in 2007 by Jason and Birgit Smith)