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IAIS Bridge #411.3

I-Beam Bridge over Unnamed Creek
Casey, Guthrie County, Iowa

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Name IAIS Bridge #411.3
Built By Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Contractor American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By Iowa Interstate Railroad
Length 30 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type I-Beam
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1943
Traffic Count 3 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
IAIS Bridge Number 411.3
Significance Minimal Significance
Documentation Date November 2016


Located west of Casey, this standard I-Beam bridge crosses an unnamed creek.
Built in 1943, this bridge consists of a single I-Beam span, set onto concrete abutments.
Overall, it appears that the bridge is in excellent condition. No alterations have been made to the structure since the original construction.

The author has ranked this bridge as being minimally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. Better photos will be acquired soon.

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Build Date American Bridge Company plaque
Contractor American Bridge Company plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele