Located on the south side of Clarksville, this deck girder bridge crosses the Clarksville Millrace, a swamp and creek that appears to be an old oxbow of the Shell Rock River.
Built in 1898, the bridge features a single deck girder span, set onto stone masonry abutments. The girder is unusual, as it has no ribs at the middle of the span. Judging by a 1914 postcard, the millrace used to have significantly more water in it.
1914 postcard photo
This type of small span is common along former BCR&N lines, due to the ease of construction and the permanent nature of the bridge.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no significant defects noted.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.