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Abandoned Bogus Brook Arch

Stone Arch Culvert over Bogus Brook
Near Bock, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

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Name Abandoned Bogus Brook Arch
Built By St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Private Owner
Length 16 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 6 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch Culvert
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1892
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Abandoned)
Current Status Abandoned
Significance Local Significance


Located between Milaca and Bock, this small stone arch culvert crosses Bogus Brook.
Built in 1892, the bridge consists of a single span stone arch. This bridge likely replaced an older wooden bridge.
When the structure was abandoned, ownership returned to surrounding landowners. This has effectively destroyed any possibility of this arch returning being used for public use,
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. Like many stone arches, this structure was built to last and has effectively survived over 100 years since construction.

The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be seen from public right of way.

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Build Date Date Carving
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele