Sunday, September 6, 2026

1898 IANR/Rock Island Arch Bridge over Mud Creek at Vinton, IA

(Bridge Hunter; no Historic Bridges; Satellite)

IANR = Iowa Northern Railway

Dan Sabin posted
Vinton IA BCR&N built Stone Arch Bridge still exists Dan Sabin Collection

Photo provided by Hank Zaletel via BridgeHunter

2017 photo by John Marvig via BridgeHunter

The stone abutments have not been covered with concrete.
2013 photo by Dave King via BridgeHunter
"View of the north side of east stone abutment."

The route was owned by Rock Island.
1954/68 Waterloos Quad @ 250,000

Bridge Hunter indicates the route is now owned by IANR, but rail.guide indicates CN.
rail.guide

IANR is still claiming this route.
Map via Dennis DeBruler

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