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IAIS 32nd Avenue Bridge

I-Beam Bridge over 32nd Avenue
Newton, Jasper County, Iowa

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Name IAIS 32nd Avenue Bridge
Built By Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Iowa Interstate Railroad
Length 20 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type I-Beam
Substructure Type Stone Masonry and Concrete
Date Built 1912
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
IAIS Bridge Number 326.0
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date May 2017


This simple I-Beam bridge crosses 32nd Avenue near Newton.
Built in 1912 to replace an older bridge, the bridge utilizes a simple span. This span rests on concrete and stone abutments.
Overall, the bridge remains in good condition.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from the road underneath.

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Build Date 1992 National Bridge Inventory
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele