Prescott Rail, WI Live Cam
Status: | online |
Country: | United States (USA) |
Timezone: | GMT-06:00 |
Broadcast update date: | 23.10.2024 |
Webcam check date: | 03.04.2025 |
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Tune into the live stream of the PTZ Prescott Rail and Lift Bridge webcam showcasing the BNSF St. Croix Subdivision in Wisconsin, USA. Broadcasting from Scabs Place, this feed offers an excellent perspective of a crucial transportation link that spans the St. Croix River, linking Prescott, Wisconsin, to Hastings, Minnesota. This bridge is essential for freight transportation managed by BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe) Railway, promoting the effective transit of goods throughout the area. The bridge's unique vertical lift design elevates its central section to enable passage for river traffic, including barges and boats, thereby ensuring efficient movement of both rail and water-based transport. Additionally, the live stream also captures the Prescott Drawbridge, known as the Point Douglas Bascule Bridge, which is located in close proximity in Wisconsin and crosses the same river. Unlike the lift bridge, this bascule bridge features a movable span that allows maritime vessels to navigate beneath it. Together, both structures are integral to the region's transportation framework, facilitating the transit of goods and individuals across the St. Croix River. The BNSF St. Croix Subdivision is part of an extensive railroad network that connects the Midwest to various parts of the United States, enhancing the efficient movement of products and fostering economic