James McClure of St. Paul, Minnesota


Minneopa Creek Stone Arch

Image name

Minneopa Creek Stone Arch

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #430)

This wide stone arch carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway and Gadwall Road (County Road 69) over Minneopa Creek southwest of Mankato

Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Owner: Union Pacific Railroad

Status: In Use

Built 1879 and 1905

by

C. Strom and James McClure of St. Paul, Minnesota

for

Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway

Design:
20' stone arch (682' width)

Description:
Stone arch bridge over Minneopa Creek

Significance:

Moderate