logo

DM&E Bridge #MA-324

Stone Arch Bridge over Unnamed Stream
North of Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Click the Photo Above to See All Photos of This Bridge!
Name DM&E Bridge #MA-324
Built By Chicago Great Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Length 10 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 5 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch Culvert
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1887
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is a Trail)
Current Status Rail to Trail
DM&E Bridge Number MA-324
CGW Bridge Number C-71
Significance Local Significance
[an error occurred while processing this directive]
08/18/21


This small stone arch bridge crosses a small unnamed stream near Lime Valley Road.
Built in 1887, this bridge uses a standardized stone arch design. Uneven sized stones were used to construct the bridge.
Arches like these are common for crossing small streams. Although more expensive than a timber bridge, these structures oftentimes remain in near mint condition over 100 years after construction.
Overall, this bridge appears to be in good condition.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.

Citations

Source Type

Source

Build Date Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Bridge Records
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele



Widget is loading comments...



© Copyright 2010- John Marvig and Contributors. All Rights Reserved