BNSF Railway Bridge

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This bridge crossing over the Columbia River was built by the Great Northern Railway in 1892. Following mergers in 1970 and 1996, the bridge, and the rail line it carries, are now part of BNSF Railway. Amtrak's Empire Builder passenger trains also use the bridge, which has a length of 875 feet.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Island_Railroad_Bridge
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Coordinates:   47°22'1"N   120°9'14"W

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  • Q. IS THIS BRIDGE SCHEDULED FOR SEISMIC UPGRADING AND/OR TOTAL REPLACEMENT THUS PERMITTING LARGE DRAFT VESSELS TO ENTER THE UPPER COLUMBIA WATERS? THX PETE
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