National Register of Historic Places

Rock Island Railroad Bridge

Rock Island, Chelan County, Washington
Listed
July 29, 1975
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001842

About this property

The Rock Island Railroad Bridge is BNSF Railway's bridge across the Columbia River, at Rock Island, Washington. The structure consists of one through truss, one deck truss, and an approach trestle. The bridge was originally built in 1892 for the Great Northern Railway. Bridging the Columbia River was an important component in completing Great Northern's transcontinental link the following year. The site was chosen at Rock Island, Washington for being the shortest distance between the banks of the Columbia River in Washington state. In 1925, it was decided to strengthen the main span in anticipation of increased traffic and heavier trains by reinforcing the structure with an additional outside truss frame.

Location

Rock Island, Chelan County, Washington
47.36719, -120.15373

Categories

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Sources

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When was Rock Island Railroad Bridge listed on the National Register?

Rock Island Railroad Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Rock Island Railroad Bridge?

Rock Island Railroad Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rock Island Railroad Bridge?

The period of significance for Rock Island Railroad Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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