IANR Railroad Underpass

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.

IANR Railroad Underpass
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	Ely Rd. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Coordinates	41°56′40.5″N 91°38′12.8″W
Built	1887
MPS	Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP reference No.	98000528[1]
Added to NRHP	May 15, 1998