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UP Bourbonais Creek Bridge (St. Marys)

Through Plate Girder Bridge over Bourbonais Creek
St. Marys, Shawnee County, Kansas

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Name UP Bourbonais Creek Bridge (St. Marys)
Built By Union Pacific Railroad
Contractor (Approaches) Paxton-Vierling Iron Works of Omaha
Currently Owned By Union Pacific Railroad
Length 95 Feet Total, 35 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder and Steel Stringer
Substructure Type Stone Masonry and Concrete
Date Built Ca. 1906, Approaches Added 1946
Traffic Count 3 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
UP Bridge Number 88.75
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date December 2019


Located along US Highway 24 between Rossville and St. Marys, this small girder bridge crosses Bourbonais Creek.
Built in approximately 1906, the bridge originally consisted of a single through girder span, set onto stone substructures. In 1946, the bridge was rebuilt with new steel stringer spans on either end, new concrete abutments and the stone was encased in concrete.
The girder appears to be similar to other 1906-era girders along this line. Unfortunately, no plaques were found on this span. Further research is being conducted.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no significant deterioration noted. Some minor spalling was noted throughout the substructures.

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