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DM&E 3rd Street Bridge (Washington)

Steel Stringer Bridge over 3rd Street
Washington, Washington County, Iowa

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Name DM&E 3rd Street Bridge (Washington)
Built By Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Length 160 Feet Total, 35 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 20 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Steel Stringer and Trestle
Substructure Type Timber Pile
Date Built 1955
Traffic Count 8 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
MILW Bridge Number I-1074
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date January 2018


Located in Washington, this tall steel stringer and trestle bridge crosses 3rd Street.
Built in 1955, the bridge features a single steel stringer span, which is approached by trestle. The entire bridge is supported by timber piles, and features a ballasted deck.
When constructed, it is likely that this bridge replaced a deck girder. It is unknown if the approaches were updated at the same time.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition.

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

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Build Date 1992 National Bridge Inventory
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele