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DM&E 12th Street Bridge (Davenport)

Through Plate Girder Bridge over 12th Street
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa

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Name DM&E 12th Street Bridge (Davenport)
Built By Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Contractor Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of Milwaukee
Currently Owned By Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Length 60 Feet, 30 Foot Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 12 Feet 6 Inches
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder
Substructure Type Concrete and Steel Tower
Date Built 1910
Traffic Count 1 Train/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
DM&E Bridge Number H-10
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date September 2017


Located in the heart of East Davenport, this two span through girder crosses 12th Street.
Built in 1910, the bridge sits on concrete abutments with a steel pier.
Like many other bridges around Davenport, the bridge is a rather low structure and does cause issue for oversized vehicles coming down the hill.
Overall, the bridge remains in fair condition with some deterioration noted.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from the roads below.

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Build Date Milwaukee Road Archives at the Milwaukee Central Library
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele