This Tall Bridge In North Dakota Is One Of The Longest In The World

Did you know that at one point in time, North Dakota had a bridge that was the biggest of its kind in the world? Though that record has been surpassed, it is still one of the tallest and longest in the United States, and it’s certainly impressive. If you haven’t checked it for yourself yet, here’s why you should take a look at this tall bridge in North Dakota:

It's not surprising to hear that the tallest and most impressive bridge in North Dakota is in the City of Bridges itself: Valley City. The bridge is one of many historic and new bridges within the town, but it's the one featured on the sign below:

You can see this bridge from miles away, towering over the town and extended long across the prairie. It is the Hi-Line Railroad Bridge, and it's been around for over a hundred years.

The Hi-Line Railroad Bridge was the longest bridge of its height, at over 160 feet above the Sheyenne River, in the entire world for quite some time. It is still near the top of the list for the United States. It is 3,860 feet long.

The bridge was built in 1906 for the Northern Pacific Railroad and has been in use for over a century. The photo below was taken in 1908, showing the bridge by a baseball field in Valley City shortly after it went into official service.

Back then, it was one of the main links in the railroad's coast-to-coast routes, and it was considered so important during the World Wars that it was guarded by soldiers. Today, it is still in use by BNSF.

The bridge is well-loved by photographers for its beautiful span across the Sheyenne River Valley. If you happen to catch a train going across it, you'll definitely want to snap a photo.

The best place to view the bridge is at Chautauqua Park, located right alongside the river and the bridge, and perfect for a stroll or picnic. This mighty historic structure will continue to impress people for years to come.

Learn more about Chautauqua Park in Valley City by clicking here. The park is open to the public year-round.

Had you heard of this bridge before? Many of North Dakota’s historic bridges are railroad bridges. One of them was barely used and includes the state’s only lift bridge as well as being connected to what would have been the only completed tunnel in ND. Today, it’s a one-of-a-kind walking trail. Check out the tunnel trail in North Dakota here.

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