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235th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347780
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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.

Happy Hollow Road Bridge
10 Mile Creek Bridge / Iowa Bridge Number 347800
HSR

Rough Distance: 2 Miles (3.2 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 2 Miles (3.2 Kilometers)

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.

Scenic River Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348950
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.4 Miles (3.9 Kilometers)

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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Oneota Riverview Trail Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 3480
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.7 Miles (6 Kilometers)

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.

Hog's Back Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 52540
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.8 Miles (6 Kilometers)

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.

265th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347840
HSR

Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.5 Kilometers)

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.

McCaffrey Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348840
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.5 Kilometers)

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.

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Upper Bluffton Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348810
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.8 Miles (9.3 Kilometers)

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.

Freeport Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.6 Kilometers)

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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Chimney Rock Bridge
Snell Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

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.

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Gilliece Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348800
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13.1 Kilometers)

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.

Cold Water Creek Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 349700
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.6 Kilometers)

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.

Martha Creek Private Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.3 Kilometers)

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.

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Spillville Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 11010
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.6 Kilometers)

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.

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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