Located south of Talmage, this through girder bridge crosses Mud creek just south of 2700 Avenue.
Built in 1941, the bridge consists of a through girder span, approached by trestle, and a newer steel stringer span on the south approach. The girder span likely dates to ca. 1905. Railroad records indicate this span was relocated to this location, although it is not known where it came from. The bridge sits on timber substructures.
The girder here is a standard design from American Bridge Company, who built an overwhelming share of railroad bridges during the first 50 years of the 20th Century.
This style of bridge is common on railroads, due to the ease of construction and simple maintenance.
Reusing spans was a common way for railroads to save money. If a span became unused, either through abandonment or replacement, railroads oftentimes sent these spans to secondary routes to keep costs down. Many spans like this are in use today.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. Little serious deterioration was found throughout the bridge.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.