Located west of Dahinda, this deck girder bridge crosses Sugar Creek next to Pumping Station Road.
Built in 1910 during a double tracking project, this bridge features a single deck girder span, set onto concrete substructures.
One of the two tracks was reportedly relocated from a bridge near Baring, Missouri in 1907 and stored before finally being placed. That span was built in 1897.
It is surprising that a secondhand span would be used for a mainline. However, the railroad believed that there was more life in a 10 year old girder span.
Girders were oftentimes used for small spans, due to the ease of construction.
While the bridge lies along Pumping Station Road, the road is closed immediately west of Sugar Creek and posted with no trespassing signs.
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.