IANR Railroad Underpass

IANR Railroad Underpass
Location Ely Rd.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Coordinates 41°56′40.5″N 91°38′12.8″W / 41.944583°N 91.636889°W / 41.944583; -91.636889Coordinates: 41°56′40.5″N 91°38′12.8″W / 41.944583°N 91.636889°W / 41.944583; -91.636889
Built 1887
MPS Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP reference # 98000528[1]
Added to NRHP May 15, 1998

The IANR Railroad Underpass is a historic structure located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It carried railroad tracks for 24 feet (7.3 m) over Ely Road.[2] The railroad probably built this stone arch bridge, which was completed in 1887. This kind of structure became more popular in the late 19th century as a railroad bridge because it was more durable than metal truss bridges, and they "projected a refined and sophisticated image."[2] It features a semi-circular arch, a beltcourse, coursed-ashlar masonry, stepped wing walls that are flared, a parapet with projecting coping, and an elongated keystone with the date "1887" carved on it. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1] It now carries the Cedar River Recreation Trail over the street.

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Robert M. Hybben; Michelle Crow-Dolby. "IANR Railroad Underpass". National Park Service. Retrieved 2017-06-11. with photo(s)


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