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Burdette Stone Arch

Stone Arch Culvert over Intermittent Stream
North of Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota

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Name Burdette Stone Arch
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By State of Minnesota
Length 8 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 5 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch Culvert
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1880
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is Abandoned)
Current Status Abandoned
Significance Local Significance


This small stone arch bridge crosses a small drainage stream near the former station of Burdette.
Built in 1880, the bridge features a single stone arch span. While the north face appears to be a small four foot span, it gradually lengthens to an eight foot span.
Additional records for this bridge are currently being located. It is believed that this may be a rare example of a stone arch that gradually lengthens throughout the structure.
The structure can be seen from the nearby state trail, and is actually on state property.
Overall, this bridge appears to be in fair to poor condition, with the arch collapsing near the middle of the structure.

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

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Build Date Chicago & North Western Railway 1918 Bridge Records at the Chicago & North Western Railway Historical Society Archives
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele