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9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Oct. 31, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001347652  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2015  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   59,629,941