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BNSF West Platte Creek Arch

Brick and Concrete Arch Bridge over West Platte Creek
Cromwell, Adams County, Iowa

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Name BNSF West Platte Creek Arch
Built By Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 9 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 399.22
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date November 2016


Located near Cromwell, this small arch bridge crosses West Platte Creek.
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 Rebuilding of line
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele