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UP 2nd Street Bridge (Webster City)

Through Girder Bridge over 2nd Street (Former US-20)
Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa

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Name UP 2nd Street Bridge (Webster City)
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor (Superstructure) Unknown
Contractor (Substructure) Wickes Engineering & Construction Company of Des Moines
Currently Owned By Union Pacific Railroad
Length 86 Feet Total, 52 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 13 Feet 8 Inches
Superstructure Type Through Girder and Concrete Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1934
Traffic Count 2 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
UP Bridge Number 35.69
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date March 2021


This standard through girder bridge crosses 2nd Street in Webster City. 2nd Street used to carry US-20.
The bridge contains a single span, set onto concrete substructures. In addition, its approached by concrete slab spans crossing the sidewalks.
Overall, the bridge is in good condition. The concrete shows little sign of deterioration.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design and newer age.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from the road below.

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