Wednesday, March 2, 2022

1910+1956 UP/CGW/SPB&T Hoffman Bridge over Mississippi River at St. Paul, MN

(Bridge Hunter; no Historic Bridges; John A. Weeks III; FlickrSatellite)

SPB&T = St. Paul Bridge & Terminal Railway

"The St. Paul Bridge & Terminal Railway built the bridge between 1909 and 1910. It was leased to the Chicago Great Western in 1935. The CGW merged with the Chicago & North Western in 1968, and the bridge became Union Pacific property when it purchased the C&NW in 1995." [BridgeHunter] Bridge Hunter comments indicate the current 400' swing span was installed in 1956.

John A. Weeks III

Marty Bernard posted
6. St. Paul Bridge and Terminal Railroad Company bridge, South St. Paul, circa 1923.
Photographs and captions from the Minnesota Historical Society.
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Dennis DeBruler commented on Marty's share
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John A. Weeks III
Photo was taken early Summer of 2011 when the Mississippi River was at a high water level.

















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