BNSFRR Warren Truss Arch bridge over Missouri River -- Mobridge SD USA - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

This elegant combination Warren truss arch and deck truss bridge, built in 1961, carried the Chicago St Paul Milwaukee & Pacific RR over the Missouri River. In 2023 the bridge is owned by the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe RR and still in service.

From bridgehunter.com: (visit link)

"Overview
Through truss bridge over Missouri River (Oahe Lake) on the BNSF Railway between Mobridge SD and Wakpala, Standing Rock Sioux Reservation

Location
Mobridge, Walworth County, South Dakota, and Corson County, South Dakota

Status
Open to traffic

History
Built 1961 as part of Oahe Dam Project

Railroads
- BNSF Railway (BNSF)
- Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (MILW)

Design
Warren through truss

Approximate latitude, longitude
+45.56856, -100.45881 (decimal degrees)

Inventory number
BH 36119 (Bridgehunter.com ID)"

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: railroad What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Missouri River Lake Oahe Date constructed: 1961 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Location: Mobridge SD USA Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed

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