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DM&E Arch #M-248

Stone Arch Culvert over Drainage Outlet
Waseca, Waseca County, Minnesota

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Name DM&E Arch #M-248
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Length 4 Feet
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 4 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch Culvert
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1884
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
DM&E Bridge Number M-248
Significance Local Significance


Located behind the Kwik Trip in Waseca, this old stone arch crosses a small drainage outlet.
Built in 1884, this small culvert was likely built to cross
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair condition. Deterioration has been noted on the upper wall, but the arch structure appears to be in good condition.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the small size. However, this may be the oldest bridge or culvert in Waseca County.
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