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CN Old York Road Bridge

I-Beam Bridge over Abandoned York Road
Loveland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa

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Name CN Old York Road Bridge
Built By Illinois Central Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Canadian National Railway
Length 94 Feet Total, 19 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type I-Beam and Trestle
Substructure Type Timber Pile
Date Built 1911
Traffic Count 2 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
CN Bridge Number 494.5
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date October 2015


This simple I-Beam and trestle bridge crosses an old alignment of York Road, near Loveland.

The bridge is a very simple construction. A single I-Beam span sits on wooden piers, and is approached by trestle on either side.
The bridge sits right next to Loess Hills Trail, making it an easy access. It is likely York Road was abandoned about the time of construction on I-29.

The bridge appears to be in decent condition. 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 1973 Illinois Central track profile
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele