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Rolfe Keystone Bridge

Stone Arch Bridge over Crooked Creek
Rolfe, Pocahontas County, Iowa

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Name Rolfe Keystone Bridge
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Pochahontas County
Length 20 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1903
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is a Trail)
Current Status Rails to Trails
C&NW Bridge Number 2586
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date July 2017


This standard stone arch bridge crosses Crooked Creek in the town of Rolfe.
Built in 1903, the bridge features a single standard stone arch, set onto stone abutments.
Locally known as the Keystone Bridge, this structure is one of the highlights of the Three Rivers Trail. In addition, it was built between 1902 and 1903, when this route was heavily upgraded.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good to fair condition. Some scouring of the lower walls has begun, and should be corrected.

Historic Photo
Historic photo 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 Date Carving
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele