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BNSF Somonuak Creek Bridge

Deck Plate Girder Bridge over Somonauk Creek
Somonauk, DeKalb County, Illinois

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Name BNSF Somonuak Creek Bridge
Built By Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Contractor Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 85 Feet Total
Width 2 Tracks
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Girder
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1900
Traffic Count 25 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 57.80
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date July 2015


Located in the town of Somonauk, this deck girder bridge crosses Somonauk Creek.
Built in 1900, the bridge consists of a single deck girder span, set onto stone abutments. These abutments have been repaired with concrete. In addition, the girder has a ballasted deck.
Small girder spans like these were common to cross smaller creeks. It is likely that this structure was built for a double tracking project.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition.

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

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Build Date Lassig Bridge & Iron Works plaque
Contractor Lassig Bridge & Iron Works plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele