St. Paul Union Pacific Rail Bridge, Railway swing bridge between Saint Paul and South St. Paul, Minnesota
The St. Paul Union Pacific Rail Bridge stretches across the Mississippi River with a total length of 1275 feet and a clearance of 20 feet below.
Built in 1910 by the St. Paul Bridge and Terminal Railway, this bridge facilitated freight transportation for the St. Paul Union Stockyard Company meat industry.
The bridge stands as a representation of early 20th-century industrial development, connecting the meat processing facilities with regional transportation networks.
The bridge carries an average of 15 trains daily on its single track, allowing vessels to pass through when its central section rotates horizontally.
During the 1951 Mississippi River flood, the bridge underwent substantial repairs to maintain its structural integrity and continue its essential service.
Location: Saint Paul
Location: South St. Paul
Official opening: 1910
GPS coordinates: 44.91860,-93.05080
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:54
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