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IAIS Cub Creek Bridge (Carnforth)

Deck Plate Girder Bridge over Cub Creek
Near Victor, Poweshiek County, Iowa

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Name IAIS Cub Creek Bridge (Carnforth)
Built By Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Contractor (Main Span) Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago
Contractor (Approaches) American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By Iowa Interstate Railroad
Length 118 Feet Total, 52 Foot Main Span
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 1892, Approaches Rebuilt Ca. 1940
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
IAIS Bridge Number 282.2
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date November 2016


Utilizing a common design, this bridge crosses over Cub Creek between Carnforth and Victor.
Built in 1892, the main span of the bridge is a deck girder span. The approaches were added at an unknown date, and were likely built around 1940.
The substructures of the bridge utilize both stone and concrete.
Overall, the bridge remains in a good condition.

The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from nearby roads.

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Build Date (Main Span) Lassig Bridge & Iron Works plaque
Contractor (Main Span) Lassig Bridge & Iron Works plaque
Build Date (Approach Spans) Estimated based on similar bridges
Contractor (Approach Spans) Missing American Bridge Company plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele