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Lake Park Trail Bridge (West)

Brick Lined Concrete Arch Bridge over W. Branch Little Sioux River
Lake Park, Dickinson County, Iowa

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Name Lake Park Trail Bridge (West)
Built By Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Dickinson County
Length 35 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 20 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Brick Lined Concrete Arch
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1900
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is a Trail)
Current Status Rails to Trails
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date April 2018


This large concrete and arch bridge crosses the West Branch of the Little Sioux River west of Lake Park.
Built in 1900, the bridge features a large brick lined concrete arch, set onto concrete substructures. This is one of several similar bridges along this route.
Because brick is stronger than concrete, the brick lining was a favorite of the BCR&N between 1899 and 1903.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair to poor condition, with significant superstructure damage. The structure received rehabilitation in 2018, as it is planned to carry the Tatonka Ska Trace Trail. This reconstruction included the encasement of the brick lining.

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