BNSF Railway Bridge 5.1 on April 26, 2008
This double-track through-truss railroad bridge was built by the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1908. It consists of a total of five through-truss spans. The main center span was originally a swing span, and was the longest swing-span bridge in the world.
BNSF Railway Bridge 5.1 on April 26, 2008
In 1989, the main span was replaced with a 516-foot vertical lift span. It is the world's fourth highest vertical lift span with vertical clearance of 200 feet. It is currently owned by the BNSF Railway.
BNSF Railway Bridge 5.1 on April 26, 2008
| Bridge Type: | Through-truss vertical-lift |
| Completed: | 1908 |
| Built by: | Northern Pacific Railway |
| Main Span Length: | 516 feet |
| Open Vertical Clearance: | 200 feet |
| Owned by: | BNSF Railway |
BNSF Railway Bridge 5.1 on April 26, 2008
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