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Riverside Stone Arch

Stone and Brick Arch Bridge over Unnamed Stream
Riverside, Washington County, Iowa

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Name Riverside Stone Arch
Built By Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By City of Riverside
Length 21 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone and Brick Arch
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1890
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is a Trail)
Current Status Rail to Trail
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date October 2016


Located east of Riverside, this unique brick and stone arch bridge crosses an unnamed creek.
Built in 1890, the bridge features a single brick and stone arch span, set onto stone abutments. Bricks were often used as arch linings, due to the durability brought by the material.
The only other span that is similar is located near Dundas, Minnesota.
Overall, this bridge appears to be in excellent condition, with virtually no significant deterioration.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the small 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