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Historic Bridges: Winneshiek 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: 29

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123rd Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 346360
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123rd Street Over Turkey River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 185 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 15.1 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1936 By: Unknown
A good example of a two-span riveted pony truss from the 1930s.
220th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 361080
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220th Street Over Turkey River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge represents a standard rural Iowa riveted through truss very well.
235th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347780
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235th Avenue Over 10 Mile Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge has good integrity and is an unusual example of its type.
265th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347840
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265th Street Over 10 Mile Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 32 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A very short example of a once-common bridge type.
305th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347140
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305th Avenue Over Bohemian Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1922 By: Unknown
A small, traditionally composed standard pony truss in a rural setting.
310th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 349060
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310th Avenue Over Minor Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
A small scale riveted truss bridge that is unlike most other riveted truss bridges in the county.
370th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 349850
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370th Street Over Upper Iowa River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 147 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1904 By: Unknown
This bridge is a most unusual structure which is composed of at least one relocated truss span.
Bolson Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347310
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143rd Avenue Over Upper Iowa River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 217 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A representative example of a rural standard plan Parker truss in Iowa.
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Chimney Rock Bridge
Snell Bridge
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Chimney Rock Road Over Upper Iowa River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 162 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: Continental Bridge Company of Chicago and Peotone, Illinois
Apparantly relocated here in 1952, this is a beautiful and significant bridge built by an uncommon and elusive builder.
Clarks Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 349860
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360th Street Over Upper Iowa River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 152 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Unknown
This impressive riveted truss bridge has very high trusses.
Cold Water Creek Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 349700
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Cold Water Creek Road Over Cold Water Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1962 By: Unknown
A short and late example of a standard riveted truss in Iowa.
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Fort Atkinson Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 346320
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150th Street Over Turkey River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 183 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1892 By: D. H. Young of Manchester, Iowa
Built by a local bridge company, this is a beautiful, well-decorated example of its kind.
Freeport Bridge
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Park Trail Over Park Grounds in Decorah: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 12 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1878 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This well-preserved bridge is the second longest historic bowstring truss span in the United States.
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Gilliece Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348800
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Cattle Creek Road Over Upper Iowa River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 151 ft. Main Span: 129 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1874 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
An extremely important bowstring with design details unlike the other two similar bowstrings in this county.
Happy Hollow Road Bridge
10 Mile Creek Bridge / Iowa Bridge Number 347800
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Happy Hollow Road Over 10 Mile Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 2 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Kingpost Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 36 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1895 By: R. D. Wheaton Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois
An example of one of the smallest and rarest truss bridge types in the country.
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Henry Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348910, Hutchinson Bridge
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Scenic River Road Over Upper Iowa River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 121 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1911 By: Clinton Bridge and Iron Works of Clinton, Iowa (Possible Builder)
This traditionally composed bridge is a good representative example of its kind.
Hog's Back Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 52540
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US-52 Over Dry Run (Drainage Channel) in Decorah: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 30.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1963 By: Unknown
This bridge has an unusual appearance for its type and is surrounded by a dramatic landscape.
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Little Church Road Bridge
Turkey River Bridge / Iowa Bridge Number 346440
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Little Church Road Over Turkey River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 12 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 177 ft. Main Span: 159 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1873 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the longest bowstring spans in the country, the demolition of this largely unaltered cast and wrought iron bridge is a loss on an unprecedented scale.
Lundy Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348430
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CR-A38 (Lundy Bridge Drive) Over Upper Iowa River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 196 ft. Main Span: 114 ft. Roadway: 17.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This through truss bridge also includes a Warren pony approach span.
Martha Creek Private Bridge
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Private Driveway Over Martha Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 2 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Kingpost Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: R.D. Wheaton Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois
This nationally significant Kingpost was relocated to a private driveway but remains viewable to the general public.
McCaffrey Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348840
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244th Avenue Over Upper Iowa River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 248 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 15.1 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1924 By: Unknown
An attractive two-span truss bridge compliments its setting very well.
Moneek Bridge
Eureka Bridge
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Exhibit Over Park Grounds in Castalia: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 29 ft. Main Span: 27 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1872 By: Allen, McEvoy and Company of Beloit, Wisconsin
This small bridge is one of the most unusual and important bowstrings in Iowa.
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Oneota Riverview Trail Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 3480
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Oneota Riverview Trail Over Dry Run (Drainage Channel) in Decorah: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 18.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1948 By: Unknown
Crossing a concrete channelized run, this bridge is a later standard pony truss.
Pleasant View Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348390
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Pleasant View Road Over Canoe Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 154 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: Unknown
A traditional and attractive truss bridge turns a simple rural road into something special.
Rogers Creek Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 346300
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Rodgers Creek Road Over Rogers Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 77 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A representative example of a standard riveted truss in Iowa.
Scenic River Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348950
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Scenic River Road Over Unnamed Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 2 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Kingpost Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 33 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: R.D. Wheaton Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois
One of several nationally significant kingpost truss bridges in Winneshiek county.
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Spillville Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 11010
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Main Street (CR-W14) Over Turkey River in Spillville: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 170 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: C. B. and M. R. Taylor
A beam bridge with attractive railing, abutments, and plaque.
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Upper Bluffton Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348810
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West Ravine Road Over Upper Iowa River in Bluffton: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Queenpost Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 154 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1880 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a textbook example of the work its builder did, and also has a rare Queenpost approach.
Wren Valley Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348350
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Wren Valley Road Over Canoe Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 67 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A traditional pin-connected pony truss with good historic integrity.

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