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CN S. Beaver Creek Bridge (Parkersburg)

Through Plate Girder Bridge over S. Beaver Creek
Pakrersburg, Butler County, Iowa

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Name CN S. Beaver Creek Bridge (Parkersburg)
Built By Illinois Central Railroad
Contractor American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By Canadian National Railway
Length 245 Feet Total, 60 Foot Main Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder and Concrete Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1911, Approach Added 1920
Traffic Count 4 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
CN Bridge Number 301.5
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date May 2018


This through girder bridge crosses Beaver Creek in the town of Parkersburg.
Built in 1911, the bridge features a trio of through girder spans, approached by concrete slab spans that were added in 1920. The entire bridge rests on concrete substructures.
Girder bridges are common along this route to cross small to medium sized waterways. Overall, this bridge appears to be in fair condition, with mainly cosmetic issues noted.

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

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Build Date 1973 Illinois Central Track Profile
Main Span Builder Missing American Bridge Company plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele