North Channel Bridge
The North Channel Bridge crosses the north channel of the Mississippi River between Latsch Island (part of Winona, Minnesota) and Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
North Channel Bridge | |
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 North Channel Bridge, looking southeast from the north approach. | |
| Coordinates | 44°03′44″N 91°38′15″W |
| Carries | Two lanes of   |
| Crosses | Mississippi River |
| Locale | Winona, Minnesota |
| ID number | B-06-0752 (Wisconsin), 5930 (Minnesota) |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Concrete girder bridge |
| Total length | 1,008 feet (307 m) |
| Width | 61 feet (19 m) |
| Longest span | 101 feet (31 m) |
| Clearance below | 20 feet (6.1 m) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1997 |
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The bridge has a street setup, with one lane in either direction. It carries Minnesota State Highway 43 and WI 54 in either direction. Immediately to the southwest is the Main Channel Bridge.
Images
Looking southwest along the center line
Looking northeast along the centerline
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References
- Costello, Mary Charlotte (2002). Climbing the Mississippi River Bridge by Bridge, Volume Two: Minnesota. Cambridge, MN: Adventure Publications. ISBN 0-9644518-2-4.
External links
- Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. MN-91, "Bridge No. 5930, Spanning Mississippi River at Trunk Highway 43, Winona, Winona County, MN", 57 photos, 15 data pages, 5 photo caption pages, includes both Main Channel and North Channel bridges
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