This line served as a mainline, connecting the heavily used mainline at Emporia to the significant terminal of Topeka. The line saw little changes over the years.
In 1996, the ATSF merged with Burlington Northern to form BNSF Railway, the current operators of this line. It is now the southern leg of the Topeka Subdivision.
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Located on the south side of Topeka, this small girder bridge crosses SE 15th Street.
Built in 1929, the bridge consists of a single ballast deck through plate girder span, approached by a steel stringer span on either side. The bridge sits on concrete abutments and steel tower piers.
It appears much of the line between 15th Street and 37th Street was rebuilt during 1929. It is unknown if this was a grade separation project, or just a rebuilding.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no significant deteriorations or alterations noted.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.