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BNSF Bridge #204.15

Stone and Concrete Arch Bridge over Unnamed Creek
Media, Henderson County, Illinois

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Name BNSF Bridge #204.15
Built By Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 12 Feet Total
Width 2 Tracks
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch and Concrete Arch
Substructure Type Stone Masonry and Concrete
Date Built 1901, Extended 1928
Traffic Count 75 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 204.15
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date March 2017


Located in Media, this stone arch bridge crosses an unnamed creek near the east edge of town.
Originally built in 1900 as a single track stone arch, it was widened in 1926 for a second track with a concrete arch. At this time, the stone portion was encased in concrete.
Unfortunately, there is no visible evidence of the stonework on this bridge.
This bridge currently crosses a cattlepass.
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