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DePue Rail Crossing

Abandoned Through Girder Bridge over Iowa Interstate Railroad
DePue, Bureau County, Illinois

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Name DePue Rail Crossing
Built By Indiana, Illinois & Iowa Railroad
Contractor American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By Norfolk Southern Railway
Length 120 Feet Total, 60 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 20 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Through Girder and Concrete Arch
Substructure Type Concrete and Steel Tower
Date Built 1907
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is Abandoned)
Current Status Abandoned
NYC Bridge Number 188.00
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date June 2015


Located near DePue, this through girder bridge crosses the former Rock Island, now Iowa Interstate.
Built in 1907, the bridge consists of two through girders and a concrete arch. The bridge sits on concrete and steel substructures. However, the girders appear to have a missing post-1910 American Bridge Company plaque.
It is possible that the southern through girder was built later or, that the original span was replaced. However, the southern span appears to be different and may date to approximately 1910.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, despite being abandoned for many years.

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

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Build Date Construction photo
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele