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BNSF Bridge #442.12

Brick and Concrete Arch Bridge over Unnamed Creek
Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa

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Name BNSF Bridge #442.12
Built By Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 16 Feet Total
Width 2 Tracks
Height Above Ground 5 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Brick and Concrete Arch
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1903
Traffic Count 50 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 442.12
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date November 2016


Located in Red Oak, this arch bridge crosses an unnamed creek near 8th Street.
Built in 1903 during a line relocation, this bridge features a single brick and concrete arch. Bricks are uncommon for arch bridges, although were sometimes used as a lining, such as this bridge.
It appears during the 1903 relocation, a number of similar arches were built. All of these were likely from standardized designs.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no visible serious deterioration.

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 Based on rebuilding of line
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele