St. Paul Union Pacific Rail Bridge, Railway swing bridge between Saint Paul and South St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul Union Pacific Rail Bridge is a swing bridge that crosses the Mississippi River between Saint Paul and South St. Paul. Its central section rotates horizontally to allow river traffic to pass through underneath.
The bridge was built in 1910 and originally served to support the meat industry and regional freight transport. It represents an important phase of early 20th-century industrial development.
The bridge stands as a representation of early 20th-century industrial development, connecting the meat processing facilities with regional transportation networks.
The bridge is part of an active railroad line with regular train traffic. Visitors should observe from safe vantage points and respect the areas around the structure.
The structure survived the devastating Mississippi River flood of 1951 and was subsequently strengthened to continue rail operations. This experience shaped its modern resilience.
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