Rail To Trail Bridge In Bemidji
Mississippi River Trail Crossing
Bemidji, MN

Rail To Trail Bridge In Bemidji

• Location: River Mile 1284.4
• River Elevation: 1,339 Feet
• County: Beltrami
• Bridge Type: Wood Trestle
• Bridge Length: 209 Feet, 28 Foot Longest Span
• Bridge Width: 20 Feet
• Height Above Water: 11 Feet
• Date Built: 1910
Bridge was built in 1910 by the Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Sault Ste Marie Railroad, better known today as the Soo Line. Bridge had two spans filled in in 1929, and new piles driven in 1931. It was rebuilt again in 1963. It was abandoned in 1990.

This old bridge was slated to be removed in the early 2000s, but that never happened. Rather, it was fitted with a new deck and side railings, and is used as part of recreational trail.


Rail To Trail Bridge In Bemidji
Rail To Trail Bridge In Bemidji

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