Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Iowa River Bridge

Photos

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The west face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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Builder's Plaque

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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The south portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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Truss detail

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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North portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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The river view east

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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Mystery Abutment

Is this retaining wall an indication of a bridge being here prior to this one?

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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The south shore

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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Historical Marker

This is located on the south end of the bridge.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

Vicinity map

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Overview: Through truss bridge over Iowa River on a local road
Location: Marshall County, Iowa
Status: Closed to all traffic
History: Built 1885
Design: Through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 148.0 ft.
Total length: 149.9 ft.
Deck width: 16.1 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 14.2 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Approximate latitude, longitude: +42.02618, -92.80806 (decimal degrees)
42°01'34" N, 92°48'29" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/515889/4652700 (zone/easting/northing)
Land survey: T. 83 N., R. 17 W., Sec. 03
USGS topographic map: Le Grand
Inventory numbers: IA 242320 (Iowa bridge number)
BH 14018 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 09/2004): Deck condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 18.5 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2005): 100