Located near Rathbun, this large through girder bridge is the eastern crossing of Walnut Creek.
Built in 1939, this bridge features a single through girder span. In addition, a pair of deck girder approaches are located on the west end, and may date to Ca. 1905. The entire bridge rests on concrete substructures.
Significant substructure work was completed in 2015, which included preservation of the concrete.
Large girder spans like this were common to cross rivers and streams, due to the durability and ease of construction.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. Many bridges along this route were upgraded in the 1930s and 1940s, indicating the main line status.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.