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| Owner: City of St. Paul, Public Works Dept., Bridge Division Designer: TKDA Engineers, St.Paul Construction Start: April 2003 The Westminster Junction bridge will be one of the first public works projects started as part of the Phalen Boulevard construction. It is a vital link from the Capitol Area to the East Side. This bridge crosses 5 main line tracks, of the Burlington NorthernSante Fe and Union Pacific Railroads, that all come together at this location. Each track carries 30 to 50 trains each day. The bridge design will carry the same theme as the rest of the Phalen Blvd. corridor, using the "St. Paul Rail" design and Lantern lighting. |
 ...Looking Northwest from Williams Hill (digital rendering) |
 ^^^Befor and After (digital rendering) >>> Looking East from Mississippi Street |
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 ^^^Before and After (digital rendering)>>> Looking Northeast from Pennsylvania and Mississippi St. |
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The Westminster Junction Bridge was opened to traffic on December 6, 2003. Light standards have been installed on the median and have been turned on. Lights on the outside rails, the ornamental pedestrian rail, and the low slump concrete overlay will be installed in the spring.
October 22,2003 - Deck Pour
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Deck Pour Oct. 22, 2003 |
Using Beam Launcher over BNSF RR |
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| Setting 1st Beams Sept. Aug. 7, 2003 |
Post-Tensioning steel tendons in the pier cap. |
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| Pier 1 cap completed June 16, 2003 | North Abutment back form May 21, 2003 |
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| Footing Pier 1, May 13, 2003 | Piling N. abutment, April 1, 2003 |
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Any suggestions/requests are welcome, |
Send inquires to:
St. Paul Public Works, Bridge Div. phone 651-266-6180 |