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DM&E Bridge #M-104

Stone Arch Bridge over Private Driveway and Branch of Bear Creek
Eyota, Olmsted County, Minnesota

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Name DM&E Bridge #M-104
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Length 27 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 24 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1910
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
DM&E Bridge Number M-104


This stone arch sits along US-14, crossing a private driveway and a branch of Bear Creek.
It is an anomaly of sorts, having been built in 1910. By 1910, most bridges were using concrete and steel, instead of stone.
However, the C&NW continued to use stone, building stone arch bridges a decade or more into the 20th century. This resulted in many structures that will last a long time along former C&NW lines.
This arch is very similar to most others, containing a simple arch with stepped wing walls. Overall, it appears to be in good condition.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design and newer age.
The bridge is in good condition. The photo above is an overview.

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Build Date Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Bridge Records
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele