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UP S. Fork Iowa River Bridge

Deck Girder Bridge over S. Fork Iowa River
Near Buckeye, Hardin County, Iowa

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Name UP S. Fork Iowa River Bridge
Built By Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Contractor American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By Union Pacific Railroad
Length 175 Feet Total, 75 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 20 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Plate Girder
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1942
Traffic Count 15 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
UP Bridge Number 139.50
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date September 2017


This deck girder bridge crosses the South Fork of the Iowa River, near Buckeye.
Built in 1942, the bridge features a trio deck girders. The previous bridge here was of an unknown design. It is unknown if all three girder spans were built in 1942, or just the center span.
Under the structure are concrete substructures. These are in surprisingly good condition.

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

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Build Date American Bridge Company plaque
Contractor American Bridge Company plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele