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IANR Unnamed Creek Arch (Waterloo)

Stone Arch Bridge over Unnamed Creek
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa

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Name IANR Unnamed Creek Arch (Waterloo)
Built By Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Iowa Northern Railway
Length 8 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 8 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch with pipe extension
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1880
Traffic Count 4 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date December 2019


Located on the south side of Waterloo near the I-380/US-20/US-218 interchange, this small stone arch is one of the oldest along this route.
Built in 1880, it appears that this is an 8 foot stone arch, smaller than many along this route. However, it is made up for by the age.
The bridge is easily accessible from Texas Street, although it is oftentimes hidden by brush. It has stepped wing walls, typical of these types of arches.
At an unknown date, the north end was extended with corrugated metal pipe and fill. This extension approximately doubles the barrel length of the arch.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in excellent condition, with virtually no cracking or deterioration found. This is a huge testament to the quality of the stone used on this arch.

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