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UP Bridge #245.60

Concrete Arch Culvert over Tributary of Plum Creek
West of Strasburg, Cass County, Missouri

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Name UP Bridge #245.60
Built By Missouri Pacific Railroad
Currently Owned By Union Pacific Railroad
Length 7 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Concrete Arch Culvert
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built Ca. 1905
Traffic Count 25 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
UP Bridge Number 245.60
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date November 2019


Located east of Strasburg at the intersection of Missouri Highway 58 and Clark Road, this small concrete arch crosses an unnamed tributary of Plum Creek.
Likely built around 1905, the bridge features a single span of concrete arch, with typical sloped wing walls. While this route did not use these spans as extensively as other railroads, these types of culverts can still be seen around America.
Overall, the bridge is in fair condition. Despite this, there is a large crack through the south face that has formed. It is unknown if this crack goes through the entire structure.
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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Build Date Estimated
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele