Burlington Railroad Overpass
The Burlington Railroad Overpass is a historic structure northwest of Chariton, Iowa, United States. It spans the BNSF Railway tracks for 322 feet. The Iowa State Highway Commission designed several steel deck arch bridges in the 1930s to replace grade railroad crossings.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chariton and Lucas.
Chariton
Town
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Chariton is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,193 at the 2020 census. Chariton is the primary distribution center for and the former corporate headquarters of the Hy-Vee supermarket chain. Chariton is situated 3½ miles southeast of Burlington Railroad Overpass.
Lucas
Village
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Lucas is a city in Lucas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 172 at the time of the 2020 census. Lucas is situated 5 miles west of Burlington Railroad Overpass.
Burlington Railroad Overpass
- Type: Bridge
- Categories: road bridge and transportation
- Location: Whitebreast Township, Lucas, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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