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CN Perry Trail Bridge

Concrete Slab Bridge over Perry Trail
North of Logan, Harrison County, Iowa

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Name CN Perry Trail Bridge
Built By Illinois Central Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Canadian National Railway
Length 26 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet 7 Inches
Superstructure Type Concrete Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1917
Traffic Count 2 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
CN Bridge Number 479.0
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date March 2021


Located between Logan and Woodbine, this concrete slab bridge crosses Perry Trail near the ghost town of Willett.
Built in 1917, the bridge consists of a single concrete slab span, set onto concrete substructures. This type of bridge is exceptionally common for underpasses.
The road underneath makes a sharp turn at this bridge, leading to a very muddy area underneath the bridge.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no significant deterioration noted.

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 1973 Illinois Central Track Profile
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele