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CN E. Cedar Creek Bridge (Knierim)

Through Plate Girder Bridge over East Cedar Creek
Knierim, Calhoun County, Iowa

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Name CN E. Cedar Creek Bridge (Knierim)
Built By Illinois Central Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Canadian National Railway
Length 102 Feet Total, 61 Foot 6 Inches Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder and Trestle
Substructure Type Timber Pile
Date Built 1908
Traffic Count 2 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
CN Bridge Number 389.5
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date July 2017


This through girder bridge crosses East Cedar Creek near the town of Knierim.
Built in 1908, the bridge consists of a single through girder span, approached by trestle spans. The entire bridge rests on timber substructures.
The contractor for this bridge is currently unknown. However, it appears that it may have been fabricated by American Bridge Company.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair to 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 Date plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele