BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Ottumwa)
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Ottumwa)
(Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Bridge #284.12)
This modern Warren through truss bridge carries a former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad mainline over the Des Moines river west of Ottumwa
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1904 and 2001
by
King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Unknown
for
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad and BNSF Railway
Design:
2-190' Warren through trusses, 5-70' steel stringers and 10-60', 1-50' and 1-30' deck plate girders
Description:
Modern Warren through truss bridge over Des Moines River
Significance: