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BNSF 2050E Road Bridge

Stone and Concrete Arch Bridge over 2050E Road
Media, Henderson County, Illinois

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Name BNSF 2050E Road Bridge
Built By Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 16 Feet Total
Width 2 Tracks
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Brick Lined Stone Arch and Concrete Arch
Substructure Type Stone Masonry and Concrete
Date Built 1899, Extended 1906
Traffic Count 75 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 202.29
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date March 2017


Located east of Media, this stone arch bridge crosses 2050E Road.
Originally built in 1899 as a single track stone arch lined with brick, it was widened in 1906 for a second track with a concrete arch.
Brick was commonly used to line stone arches, as it was durable and cheap. Depending on the location, it might have also been cheaper than stone.
Today, this arch crosses a road. However, it historically was used to cross either a cattle pass or a minor stream.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition.

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 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway 1937 Bridge Book
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele