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IAIS Walnut Creek Bridge

Photo taken by C J Johnson

BH Photo #253340

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Walnut Creek on Iowa Interstate Railroad
Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Status: Open to traffic
Builder: - Carnegie Steel Co. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Iron/Steel Manufacturer)
Railroads: - Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (MILW)
- Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS)
- Iowa Railroad (IRRC)
Design: 1 Span Trestle
1-105' Pratt pony truss
1 Span Trestle
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 105.0 ft.
Total length: 142.0 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +41.58331, -93.70234 (decimal degrees)
41°34'60" N, 93°42'08" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/441455/4603751 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:: Des Moines SW
Inventory number: BH 49363 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

October 19, 2017: New photos from John Marvig
August 24, 2016: Updated by Christopher Finigan: Added category "Riveted"
October 19, 2015: New photos from John Marvig
October 31, 2013: New Street View added by Luke Harden
July 4, 2013: New photos from John Marvig
May 7, 2013: Photo imported by John Marvig
July 30, 2012: Updated by John Marvig: Added information
May 10, 2012: Updated by Luke Harden: Added category "Riveted"
January 25, 2012: Updated by Luke Harden: Added category "Iowa Interstate Railroad"
August 16, 2011: Added by Luke Harden