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Lime Valley Stone Arch

Stone Arch Bridge over Lime Valley Creek
North of Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota

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Name Lime Valley Stone Arch
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Private Owner
Length 20 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1886
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is Abandoned)
Current Status Abandoned
C&NW Bridge Number 335
Significance Local Significance


Located north of Mankato, this bridge consists of a single stone arch over Lime Valley Creek.
Built in 1887, the bridge features a 20 foot by 92 foot stone arch. This arch uses a common design. It is located on private property, but can be photographed from public right of way.
Arches like these are common for crossing small streams. Although more expensive than a timber bridge, these structures oftentimes remain in near mint condition over 100 years after construction.
Overall, this 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 Date Carving
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele