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Union Pacific Railroad Bridge

[Photo: Union Pacific Bridge, Saint Paul.]
The Union Pacific Bridge squeaks underneath the Robert Street Bridge in downtown Saint Paul.
Photo by Gabe Ormsby © 2005 Friends of the Mississippi River
[Photo: Union Pacific Railroad Bridge in downtown Saint Paul.]
This photo shows the Union Pacific Bridge in the raised position.
Photo by Steve Lee © 2005

Site submitted by: Steve Lee

Location

River Mile 839.30 — On Both Banks

Significance

Infrastructure

Description

When raised for river traffic, this lift bridge allows 71.7 foot clearance at flood stage. Bridge tenders can wave a bikers and hikers, but no pedestrians allowed on this dangerous bridge. This bridge formerly belonged to the CGW Railway.

 

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