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Wallingford Stone Arch (South)

Stone Arch Bridge over Unnamed Creek
Wallingford, Emmet County, Iowa

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Name Wallingford Stone Arch (South)
Built By Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Union Pacific Railroad
Length 10 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch Culvert
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1888
Traffic Count 1 Train/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date April 2018


This medium sized stone arch bridge crosses an unnamed stream along Iowa Highway 4, south of Wallingford.
Built in 1888, the bridge features a single span of stone arch. This single arch rests on stone abutments, and has a date carving on the east face.
Stone arches like this are common on railroads throughout America. Durable and simple, most continue to serve today.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in excellent condition. Virtually no deterioration was seen on 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