Valley City in Barnes County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Wood Beam
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2022
1. Wood Beam Marker
The massive beam on which the rails are mounted was removed from the High Line Bridge about a quarter century ago. It is made by sandwiching different layers of wood and connecting the layers with steel rods. This beam can support the weight of the train crossing over the bridge spans between the trestles. The beam is on its side for this exhibit. When used on the bridge, the beam stood on its narrow edge for strength. The High Line Bridge, still used today, is one of the longest and highest single-track railroad bridges in the US. It is 3,860 feet long and 162 feet above the riverbed. The bridge was built in 1906-1908.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 46° 55.418′ N, 98° 0.364′ W. Marker is in Valley City, North Dakota, in Barnes County. It can be reached from West Main Street (Business U.S. 10/52) 0.1 miles west of Central Avenue North (County Highway 21), on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the Rosebud Visitor Center grounds. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in North Dakota’s Red River Valley. It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rail Lines (here, next to this marker); 66 Lb. Rail (here, next to this marker); Valley City Street & Interurban Railroad (here, next to this marker); 90 Lb. Rail (here, next to this marker); 136 Lb. Rail (here, next to this marker); Sun Kink Rail (here, next to this marker); Building the Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Rosebud Visitor Center Along the Byway (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valley City.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. High Line
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2022
2. Wood Beam Marker
This marker is rightmost atop the massive wooden railroad bridge beam.
Also see . . . Hi-Line Railroad Bridge (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
When opened on May 8, 1908, it was the longest bridge for its height in the world. It currently remains one of the longest and highest single track railroad viaducts in the United States and was designated as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2005.(Submitted on March 9, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
