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Abandoned Grand River Bridge (Arispe)

Concrete Arch Bridge over Grand River
Arispe, Union County, Iowa

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Name Abandoned Grand River Bridge (Arispe)
Built By Chicago Great Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Private Owner
Length 50 Feet Total, 25 Foot Main Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 20 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Concrete Arch
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built Ca. 1910
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is Abandoned)
Current Status Abandoned
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date November 2016


Located near Arispe, this failing concrete arch bridge crosses the Grand River.
Built in approximately 1910, likely to replace an older wooden trestle, this large concrete arch bridge features two spans.
Unfortunately, no date could be found on the bridge. Virtually all components of the bridge have significant deterioration, and it is only a matter of time before the entire structure collapses.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in very poor condition. It is currently privately owned, and was accessed with permission.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.

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