Historic Bridges of the U.S.

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Distant view from the road

Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007

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Approaching the bridge

Note: When the bridge was closed in 1990, the east abutment was removed making access to the bridge impossible for automobiles and bicycles. Pedestrians can however acess it, but by climbing up to the east entrance on the sides. JS

Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007

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East approach without the landfill

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east entrance

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Inside the bridge

Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007

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Facts

Overview: Bowstring through truss bridge over LeSeuer River at border of Mankato and South Bend Townships on Township Rd. 190 and 195th Lane
Location: Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Status: Closed to all traffic
History: Built 1873 by Wrought Iron Bridge Company Canton, OH; Closed to traffic in 1990
Design: Bowstring through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 190.0 ft.
Total length: 190.0 ft.
Inventory number: BH 36213 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Comments

Kern Bridge

Posted February 6, 2008, by Jason Smith (JDSmith77 [at] gmx [dot] net)

Links about this bridge are available here:

http://www.mankato-freepress.com/local/local_story_137004543.html?start:int=15

(This includes a commentary written in 2007 by Jason and Birgit Smith)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kern_Bridge