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Kyle Montrose Stone Arch

Stone Arch Culvert over Unnamed Creek
Montrose, Jewell County, Kansas

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Name Kyle Montrose Stone Arch
Built By Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Kyle Railroad
Length 6 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 5 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch Culvert
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built Ca. 1887
Traffic Count 2 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date January 2020


Located along US-36 east of Montrose, this small stone arch crosses an unnamed creek.
Most stone arches along the routes that the CK&N built appear to date to the original construction of the line. This small arch likely dates to the same era, approximately 1887.
Like many of the arches along the CK&N lines, this one features wing walls that are perpendicular to the track.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no significant deterioration noted. The arch has been lined with concrete to prevent failure of the bridge.

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 Construction of line
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele