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IANR Galls Creek Bridge (Garner)

Deck Plate Girder Bridge over Galls Creek
Garner, Hancock County, Iowa

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Name UP Galls Creek Bridge (Garner)
Built By Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Iowa Northern Railway
Length 50 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Girder
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1901
Traffic Count 2 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
IANR Bridge Number 14.63
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date October 2017


Located south of Garner, this bridge crosses Galls Creek near 210th Street.
Originally built in 1901 to replace an older wooden bridge, this structure features a single deck girder span, set onto stone abutments.
Bridges like this are commonly used to cross small creeks. They are often durable and will last for a long time.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition.

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

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Build Date Union Pacific Environmental Assessment Documents, submitted to the STB
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele