Located near Loveland, this simple through girder bridge crosses the Union Pacific mainline just east of I-29.
Built in 1900, the bridge features a standard through girder, set onto stone abutments. This style bridge was very common on the Fort Dodge-Omaha line.
Although no builders plaque can be found, it seems likely that American Bridge Works fabricated this bridge. American Bridge Works worked on dozens of other plate girders for the IC, and seems to have received the exclusive contract for steel bridges on this line.
Oddly enough, many of the other grade separations on this line used through trusses. It is unknown why this span crossing a single through girder.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition with no significant deterioration.
The photo above is an overview.