This standard deck girder bridge crosses Prairie Creek south of 460th Street, near West Bend.
Built in 1903, the bridge features four standard deck girder spans. These spans are set onto concrete substructures.
Commonly used to cross larger streams, this bridge likely replaced a simple wooden trestle. The BCR&N, and later Rock Island, were known for building long structures for creeks that didn't require it.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair to poor condition. The substructures have had significant deterioration.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.