Winona Rail Bridge, Railway swing bridge in Winona, Minnesota, US
The Winona Rail Bridge extends for 847 meters across the Mississippi River, connecting Minnesota with Buffalo County in Wisconsin through a single track design.
Built in 1899 by the Chicago & North Western Railway, the structure featured a Pratt through truss design with stone masonry and concrete substructure foundations.
The bridge represented a critical advancement in Midwestern transportation infrastructure, enabling the first train crossing of the Mississippi River north of Dubuque.
The bridge accommodated rail traffic 20 feet above ground level until 1977, facilitating the movement of agricultural products and timber across state boundaries.
The bridge incorporated a mechanical swing span measuring 356 feet that rotated to allow river vessels passage through the Mississippi River channel.
Location: Winona
Length: 847 m
GPS coordinates: 44.04714,-91.60220
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:30
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