Located near Rathbun, this large through girder bridge is the eastern crossing of Walnut Creek.
Built in approximately 1995, this bridge features a single through girder span, fabricated in 1939. In addition, a steel stringer span was used on the south end. The bridge rests on concrete and steel pile substructures.
This approach span appears to have been constructed in approximately 1905 and used as a secondhand steel stringer span. It shows typical features of early 1900s spans. It is unknown where either of the spans were originally built.
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.