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Historic Bridges: Linn County, Iowa

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 13

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10th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 8410, Historic Lincoln Highway Bridge
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10th Avenue (Historic Lincoln Highway) Over Railroad (Union Pacific) in Mt. Vernon: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 97 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: Unknown
This historic railroad overpass pony truss has been preserved for pedestrian use, as has the historic approaching brick roadway of the historic Lincoln Highway.
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Bertram Bridge
Ely Street Bridge
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Ely Street Over Big Creek in Bertram: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 208 ft. Main Span: 89 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1891 By: J. E. Jayne and Son of Iowa City, Iowa
A well-preserved truss bridge built by an obscure bridge company.
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Bertram Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 220850
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Bertram Road Over Indian Creek in Near Cedar Rapids: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Hammond Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 191 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the most important bridges in the state, this bridge has an extremely rare truss design and follows several patented designs.
Big Creek Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 220880
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Big Creek Road Over Big Creek in Bertram: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 118 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1893 By: J. E. Jayne and Son of Iowa City, Iowa
This attractive structure appears to have been well maintained.
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Bloomington Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 220800
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Bloomington Road (Historic Lincoln Highway) Over Big Creek in Rural: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 154 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: Unknown
Located on original Lincoln Highway alignment, this bridge is an attractive standard plan bridge.
Burlingham Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 221950
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Burlingham Road Over Buffalo Creek in Rural: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 108 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By:
This truss bridge with built-up fishbelly floorbeams remains in good condition but is threatened by a deteriorating abutment.
Chain Lakes Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway (Former Chain Bridge Road) Over Cedar River in Palo: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 370 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1884 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This stunning two span through truss bridge is today preserved for pedestrian use and is the iconic centerpiece of a park.
Durow Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 223450
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Durow Road Over Blue Creek in Rural: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This standard plan through truss in Iowa stands out for its outstanding condition which even includes paint, something not always found on truss bridges in other Iowa counties.
Matsell Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 222050
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Matsell Park Road Over Wapsipinicon River in Rural: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal Continuous Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 303 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1939 By: Amos Melberg Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Illinois Steel Bridge Company of Jacksonville, Illinois and Iowa State Highway Commission and E. W. Blumenschein
This is an unaltered example of an unusual continuous girder that Iowa sometimes built on its roads.
Old Bridge Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 220430
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Old Bridge Road Over Prairie Creek in Near Cedar Rapids: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, Indiana
This bridge was built by a long-lived and noteworthy bridge company.
Red Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 222760
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Red Bridge Road Over Buffalo Creek in Rural: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 98 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a short through truss that remains in good condition and open to traffic as of 2021.
Rosedale Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 220750
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Rosedale Road Over Indian Creek in Near Cedar Rapids: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 89 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1890 By: Unknown
An attractive, traditionally composed truss bridge that has been carefully maintained.
Upper Paris Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 223020
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Sutton Road Over Wapsipinicon River in Paris: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 208 ft. Main Span: 158 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1879 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a spectacular and early example of a Wrought Iron Bridge Company Whipple truss bridge, a design they preferred for long spans.

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