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DM&E Bridge #M-290

Concrete Arch Bridge over Unnamed Creek
West of Eagle Lake, Blue Earth County, Minnesota

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Name DM&E Bridge #M-290
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Length 16 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Concrete Arch
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1915
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
DM&E Bridge Number M-290
Significance Local Significance


Located east of Eagle Lake, this bridge consists of a single concrete arch over an unnamed creek along US-14/MN-60.
Built in 1915, the bridge features a 20 foot concrete arch. This arch uses a common design used in the 20th century.
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.

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Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele