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Historic Bridges: Iowa River

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.

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Total Bridges Found: 8

Black Bridge
HSR

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.

X
Chambers Ford Bridge
HSR

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
HSR

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.

X
Iowa Falls Bridge
Oak Street Bridge
HSR

US-65 (Oak Street) Over Iowa River in Iowa Falls: Hardin County, Iowa, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 255 ft. Main Span: 235 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Welden Brothers Construction Company of Iowa Falls, Iowa

The beauty and historic significance of this large and impressive arch bridge were not enough to save it from demolition.

Long Point Bridge
P Avenue Bridge
HSR

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.

Quarry Bridge
HSR

Three Bridges Road Over Iowa River in Quarry: Marshall County, Iowa, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1885 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This attractive Whipple truss bridge is closed to traffic but would be feasible to restore.

River Street Bridge
Richard Welden Bridge
HSR

River Street Over Iowa River in Iowa Falls: Hardin County, Iowa, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Welden Brothers Construction Company of Iowa Falls, Iowa and Marsh Engineering Company of Des Moines, Iowa

This bridge was engineered by James Marsh, an important Iowa bridge engineer.

Washington Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 27000
HSR

Washington Avenue (Old US-20) Over Iowa River in Iowa Falls: Hardin County, Iowa, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 380 ft. Main Span: 173 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1934 By: Welden Brothers Construction Company of Iowa Falls, Iowa

One of three attractive and historic concrete arch bridges in Iowa Falls.

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