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Historic Bridges: Tama 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: 10

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285th Street Bridge
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285th Street Over Salt Creek in Rural: Tama County, Iowa, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1897 By: Unknown
If rehabilitated, this quaint through truss bridge could continue to carry light vehicular traffic for decades to come.
380th Street Bridge
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380th Street Over Salt Creek in Rural: Tama County, Iowa, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 98 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1920 By: Unknown
This is an Iowa standard design riveted pony truss span of decent length.
5th Street Bridge
Lincoln Highway Mud Creek Bridge
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5th Street (Historic Lincoln Highway) Over Mud Creek in Tama: Tama County, Iowa, United States
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 22 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: Paul N. Kingsley of Strawberry Point, Iowa
This tiny and simple bridge was built with substantial ornamentation to advertise the Lincoln Highway and is historically significant for its association with that highway.
B Avenue Bridge
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B Avenue Over Railroad (Union Pacific) in Rural: Tama County, Iowa, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 79 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This skewed bridge has both unusual design details and some unusual alterations.
Black Bridge
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360th Street Over Iowa River in Rural: Tama County, Iowa, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss,
Length: 250 ft. Main Span: 168 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its combination of spans including a through and pony truss.
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Chambers Ford Bridge
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380th Street Over Iowa River in Rural: Tama County, Iowa, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 345 ft. Main Span: 159 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1890 By: Clinton Bridge and Iron Works of Clinton, Iowa and George E. King Bridge Co. of Des Moines, Iowa
With one span dating to 1890 and another dating to 1903, this bridge has a number of unusual design details.
E Avenue Bridge
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E Avenue Over Wolf Creek in Rural: Tama County, Iowa, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 119 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1895 By: George E. King Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa
This charming bridge has been abandoned but would be a great bridge to preserve.
E Avenue Bridge
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E Avenue Over Iowa River in Rural: Tama County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 331 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 18.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: Unknown
This is a standard design riveted through truss in Iowa.
Long Point Bridge
P Avenue Bridge
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P Avenue Over Iowa River in Rural: Tama County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 503 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This 1940s riveted truss bridge is wider than many of the riveted truss bridges remaining in Iowa.
U Avenue Bridge
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U Avenue Over South Branch Salt Creek in Rural: Tama County, Iowa, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 98 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1907 By: Unknown
This traditional pin-connected truss bridge is closed to traffic but would be easy to restore.

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