Northern Pacific BNSF Rail Bridge, Minneapolis

Northern Pacific BNSF Rail Bridge crosses the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
Northern Pacific BNSF Rail Bridge crosses the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.

Northern Pacific BNSF Rail Bridge spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis between downtown and Northeast Minneapolis. Originally built in 1884 for the Northern Pacific Railway, it provided rail access to yards north of downtown. The bridge has been altered and repaired over time and remains part of BNSF Railway operations in the city.

Photo taken in May 2018.

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