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Bridge Hunter,
Historic Bridges,
John Weeks III,
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The "wwMiss" label is approximate. This bridge is actually over the St. Croix River.
They are using cantilever bridge techniques to build the arch allows them to keep falsework out of the navigation channel.
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| Photo from Bridge Hunter, Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923 |
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John Boots posted
Phil De Franco: Phoenix Bridge Company, located in Phoenixville PA for many years, had a large erecting yard near Phoenix Steel Company, and each bridge was pre-assembled in the yard to make sure everyhting fit just right prior to shipment. Their company motto was "Without fitting, filing or chipping" because each bridge was designed to be assembled on site like a giant Erector set.
Phoenix Bridge went out of business in 1962 and Phoenix Steel followed in 1988. |
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MNRails Productions posted
The Soo Line High Bridge also known as the Arcola High Bridge, is a steel deck arch bridge over the St. Croix River between Stillwater, Minnesota and Somerset, Wisconsin. It was designed by structural engineer C.A.P. Turner and built by the American Bridge Company from 1910 to 1911. Today a late CN L506 with two EMD SD60's: CN 5429 and CN 5428 cross the 2,682 foot [817m] long bridge and 184 foot [56m] above the river.
Craig A Tator: Used twice a day. |
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Joe Fishbein posted
Built in 1911 by the Wisconsin Central Railway (later, the Soo Line), the Arcola High Bridge spans the St. Croix River between Wisconsin and Minnesota. It replaced a lower-level bridge that required steep grades on the approaches (Piers of this former bridge are still present in the St. Croix River). It is currently in service and owned by the Canadian National.
My photo, October 2019. |
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Express Horizons posted
Awesome #train content by: Classic Trains lnstagram: 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜.𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 On an overcast August day in 1962, an eastbound Soo Line freight train, led by two F-units and a geep, is crossing the St. Croix River high bridge between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Built in 1909 by the American Bridge Company (for the Wisconsin Central Railway) at 2,682 feet long and 184 feet above the St Croix River with five steel arches. Photo by Wallace W. Abbey, Collection of the Center for Railroad Photography & Art railphotoart |
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James Bradle posted
1890s - Wisconsin Central locomotive with "pickle tank cars." Note the men on top of the tank car posing for the photo. Does anyone recognize what bridge this is? (Photo by F. Jay Haynes). The H.J. Heinz Company, renowned today for its ketchup, was originally celebrated for its pickles. To efficiently transport pickles from salting stations to processing plants, Heinz developed and patented specialized "pickle tank cars" in the late 19th century. These wooden tank cars preserved pickles in brine during transit, preventing bruising and spoilage. Introduced around 1894, these 9,950-gallon tank cars featured compartments designed to maintain the quality of pickles over long distances. This innovation allowed Heinz to expand its distribution network, ensuring that products arrived in optimal condition. Beyond their functional purpose, the pickle tank cars served as mobile advertisements. Painted with the Heinz logo and "57 Varieties" slogan, they promoted brand recognition as they traveled across the country. The use of pickle tank cars continued into the mid-20th century, with some models remaining in service into the 1950s. Today, these cars are preserved in museums like The Henry Ford and the Senator John Heinz History Center, symbolizing Heinz's commitment to innovation in food processing and transportation. Forwarding this photo of a early Wisconsin Central train. Dean Sauvola: That's the original St. Croix River bridge. DavidJ. Leider: The photo is in my pickle and vinegar book. Those are boxcars with banners on the sides, not pickle cars. Pickle cars carried salted stock, not finished goods. The occasion was a train from Pittsburgh to St. Paul. |
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MNRails Productions posted
The Soo Line High Bridge also known as the Arcola High Bridge, is a steel deck arch bridge over the St. Croix River between Stillwater, Minnesota and Somerset, Wisconsin. It was designed by structural engineer C.A.P. Turner and built by the American Bridge Company from 1910 to 1911. Today [Oct 9, 2023], a late CN L517 with two EMD SD60's: CN 5429 and CN 5428 cross the 2,682 foot long bridge and 184 foot above the river.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/schristie/53243837967
Ted Hazelton shared |
A better exposure of the construction photo:
Jordan Palmer posted two photos with the comment: "
Last Sunday April 19th, the Canadian National’s daily eastbound crossing the old Wisconsin Central or Arcola Highbridge, over the St Croix River north of Stillwater, Minnesota."
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Jordan commented on his post
Stone footings from the original crossing about 1/2 mile south of the Highbridge. The original bridge was removed in early 1916. |
Chris Vierling
posted five photos with the comment: "The old and the new (well newer). Old train bridge pillars and the replacement bridge along the St Croix River between MN & WI just north of Stillwater."
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