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| Name | BNSF Linoma Beach Bridge Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Bridge #44.05 |
| Built By | Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad |
| Currently Owned By | BNSF Railway |
| Superstructure Contractor | Unknown (Main Span) Vierling Steel Works of Chicago (Approach Spans) |
| Length | 260 Feet Total, 80 Foot Main Span |
| Width | 1 Track |
| Height Above Ground | 15 Feet (Estimated) |
| Superstructure Design | Through Plate Girder and Steel Stringer |
| Substructure Design | Steel Pile |
| Date Built | 1949 Using a Span Fabricated c. 1910 |
| Traffic Count | 10 Trains/Day (Estimated) |
| Current Status | In Use |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Bridge Number | 44.05 |
| BNSF Railway Bridge Number | 44.05 |
| Significance | Local Significance |
| Documentation Date | 1/27/2017 |
Located alongside US Highway 6 west of Gretna, this through girder bridge crosses an unnamed creek known as Linoma Beach. The previous bridge at this location was likely a timber trestle bridge. In 1949, an 80-foot through plate girder span on steel pile piers was constructed, with a 40-foot and a 50-foot steel stringer span approaching each end. It appears that the through girder span was relocated to this location, and was built in approximately 1910. It is currently unknown where this span came from. Vierling Steel Works fabricated the approach spans. The through girder utilizes an unusual design, with two angle brackets at the east end of the girder. This design of bridge was commonly used by railroads throughout the United States, as it was durable and easy to construct. Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair to good condition, with no significant deterioration noted. The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
Citations
| Builder and build date | Vierling Steel Works plaque |
| Railroad History Citation | ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele |