For 140 years, BNSF Railway’s Missouri River bridge has connected Bismarck and Mandan, helping move the goods that power North Dakota’s economy. Now, thanks to the vision made possible by the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, BNSF is investing in a new bridge built to last 100 years — designed to handle heavier freight, allow safer inspections, and preserve the Missouri River ecosystem. It’s part of BNSF’s long-standing commitment to North Dakota, where the railroad has invested $1.5 billion over the l