Historic Bridges of the U.S.

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Looking west

Photos taken 1999 by Jason Smith

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Close-up of tower

Facts

Overview: Massive steel railroad trestle over the Coteau di Missouri Valley on the BNSF Railroad, west of Minot
Location: Ward County, North Dakota
Status: Still in use
Design: Deck plate girder
Inventory number: BH 23726 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Update Log

December 7, 2005: Posted photos from Jason Smith

Sources

Jason Smith - JDSmith77 [at] gmx [dot] net

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Minot Viaduct

Posted September 9, 2007, by JO AKA BRIDGEFREAK

This is quite similar to the beam railraod bridge within several feet next to sandstone's deck pratt truss bridge. There isn't a girder on it, however it has a fascinating history!!! It was made with only rail on the deck to allow large loads of mined sandstone slabs to be hauled and is still used today though the trains crawl across it verrry sloowwly!! This is how sandstone,mn got it's name and beautiful qaurry and river scenery! Watch for pics!!!