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CN DeSoto Avenue Bridge

Concrete Arch Bridge over DeSoto Avenue
Loveland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa

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Name CN DeSoto Avenue Bridge
Built By Illinois Central Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Canadian National Railway
Length 18 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 11 Feet 1 Inch
Superstructure Type Concrete Arch
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1907
Traffic Count 2 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
CN Bridge Number 495.04
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date October 2015


This simple concrete arch bridge crosses DeSoto Avenue, near Loveland.
The bridge is a very simple construction. It is a simple concrete arch, with a narrow passageway. This could lead to the eventual replacement of the structure.
The bridge sits right next to Loess Hills Trail, making it an easy access. It also is off of exit #72 from I-29.

The bridge appears to be in fair to good condition. The author has marked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design. The photo above is an overview.

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Build Date 1973 Illinois Central track profile
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele