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Goldfield Rail Bridge

Deck Plate Girder Bridge over Boone River
Goldfield, Wright County, Iowa

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Name Goldfield Rail Bridge
Built By Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Union Pacific Railroad
Length 202 Feet Total, 60 Foot Main Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Plate Girder and I-Beam
Substructure Type Stone Masonry and Concrete
Date Built Ca. 1905, Approach Rebuilt Ca. 1980
Traffic Count 2 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
UP Bridge Number 0.66
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date January 2019


Located in the town of Goldfield, this large deck girder bridge crosses the Boone River.
Although the date carving on the west side of the structure gives a date of 1890, it appears that the girders are actually newer. The author estimates that these were built approximately 1905, and the west approach appears to have been added around 1980.
Currently, the bridge has three deck girder spans, set onto stone and concrete substructures. In addition, a single beam span approaches on the west end of the bridge.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with little major deterioration. Unfortunately, a build date for the bridge may be difficult to come by.

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

Boone River Railroad Bridges
Upstream UP Boone River Bridge (Renwick)
Downstream Eagle Grove Trail Bridge

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