Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.141745,-93.010319
Carries 1st Street SW over Shell Rock River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 147.0 Feet
Span Length: 70.0 Feet
Overview: Two-span closed-spandrel arch bridge over Shell Rock River on 1st Street SW near Nora Springs
History: Built 1916
Built: 1916
Location: Floyd County
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101761
Overview
Photo taken 1998 by Jason Smith
348667
1907 view
Photo uploaded by Art S
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 42.978621,-93.005011
Carries Balsam Avenue over Beemis Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 63.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Beemis Creek on Balsam Avenue
History: Built ca. 1932; replaced 2003
Built: ca. 1932
Location: Floyd County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.065770,-92.680291
Carries Main Street over Cedar River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Three-span closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 248.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Cedar River on Main Street in Charles City
History: Built 1909 replacing a two-span through truss bridge built in the 1880s.
Built: 1909
Location: Floyd County
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111451
Side view of the bridge
This was taken in the middle of the frozen Cedar River at temperatures of up to 10°F JS
Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007
111452
Overview
Photo taken by Jason Smith in December 2007
111453
Oblique view
Photo taken by Jason Smith in December 2007
241612
Photo taken by Patrick Turner
404020
Circa 1910
Old Postcard View
404021
Circa 1913
Old Postcard View
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Circa 1910
Old Postcard View
496117
Main Street Bridge
Photo taken by Jim Roberts in 2017
Status: Destroyed by flash flood; Removed from NRHS on 01/08/2009; new cable-stayed suspension bridge open on 25 October, 2010
Location: 43.071027,-92.685188
Carries Pedestrian trail over Cedar River
Design: suspension/wire
Design Details: Wire suspension
Total Length: 270.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Suspension bridge over Cedar River on a pedestrian trail at the end of Clark Street in Charles City
History: Built 1906; destroyed by flash flooding on June 8, 2008
Built: 1906
Location: Floyd County
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101762
Oblique view
Photo taken October 2005 by Jason and Birgit Smith
101763
Side view
Photo taken October 2005 by Jason and Birgit Smith
101764
South end
Photo taken October 2005 by Jason and Birgit Smith
101765
North end
Photo taken October 2005 by Jason and Birgit Smith
101766
Deck view
Photo taken October 2005 by Jason and Birgit Smith
101767
South tower
Photo taken October 2005 by Jason and Birgit Smith
101768
Overhead bracing
Photo taken October 2005 by Jason and Birgit Smith
101769
Underneath
Photo taken October 2005 by Jason and Birgit Smith
101770
Historic marker
Photo taken October 2005 by Jason and Birgit Smith
113301
Side view in black and white
This was photographed from the frozen Cedar River
Photo taken in December, 2007 by Jason and Birgit Smith
113302
Oblique view
Photo taken in December, 2007 by Jason and Birgit Smith
113303
South tower
Photo taken in December, 2007 by Jason and Birgit Smith
113477
Oblique view
Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007
113478
Close-up
Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007
113479
Inside the bridge at the north tower
Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007
113480
Walking on the bridge
Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007
113481
North approach with height comparison
Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007
113482
View of the frozen river
Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007
113483
Looking north
Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007
113484
South tower
Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007
113485
Side view
Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007
238712
New bridge
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in July 2012
238713
New bridge
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in July 2012
238714
New bridge
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in July 2012
254770
Another shot of the new bridge
Recent high water with a week of rain predicted.
Photo taken by Don Morrison in May 2013
254771
West approach of new bridge
Photo taken by Don Morrison in May 2013
499385
1907
Photo uploaded by Art S.
499386
close-up
Photo uploaded by Art S.
499388
1907 postmark
Photo uploaded by Art S.
501511
Charles City Suspension Bridge
view c1908
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 42.912581,-93.024991
Carries Zinnia Avenue over Clear Water Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 63.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Clear Water Creek on Zinnia Avenue
History: Built 1927
Built: 1927
Location: Floyd County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 42.994444,-92.806111
Carries 250th Street over Flood Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 104.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Flood Creek on 250th Street
History: Built 1984
Built: 1984
Location: Floyd County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.038055,-92.840937
Carries 220th Street over Flood Creek
Design: truss/pony/queenpost
Design Details: Queenpost pony truss (Pinned)
Total Length: 50.9 Feet
Span Length: 47.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Flood Creek on 220th Street
History: Rehabilitated 1959
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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241938
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241939
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241940
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241941
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241942
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241943
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241944
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241945
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241946
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241947
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.111800,-92.903751
Carries 170th Street over Flood Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 93.2 Feet
Span Length: 89.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Flood Creek on 170th Street
History: Rehabilitated 1971
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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241918
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241919
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241920
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241921
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241922
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241923
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241924
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241925
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241926
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241927
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.085302,-92.883928
Carries Holly Avenue over Flood Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 4-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 63.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Flood Creek on Holly Avenue
History: Rehabilitated 1948, Replaced 2014
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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241928
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241929
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241930
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241931
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241932
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241933
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241934
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241935
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241936
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
Status: No longer exists
Location: 43.134557,-92.924856
Carries Foothill Avenue over Flood Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 116.0 Feet
Span Length: 48.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Flood Creek on Foothill Avenue
History: Replaced 2005
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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Status: Open
Location: 43.067473,-92.687563
Carries Gilbert Street over Shermans Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Shermans Creek on Gilbert Street in Charles City
History: Built 1914
Built: 1914
Location: Floyd County
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111454
Side view of the bridge
Both photos were taken from the frozen Cedar River. JS
Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007
111455
Overview
This photo was too irresistable.
Photo taken by Birgit Smith in December 2007
Status: Closed to traffic
Location: 43.138116,-93.006564
Carries Hawkeye Avenue over Shell Rock River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 7-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 124.0 Feet
Span Length: 124.0 Feet
Overview: Closed through truss bridge over Shell Rock River on Hawkeye Avenue in Nora Springs
History: Built 1903; Rehabilitated 1952
Built: 1903
Location: Floyd County
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101771
Overview
Photo taken by Jason & Birgit Smith
101772
South portal
Photo taken by Jason & Birgit Smith
101773
North portal
Photo taken by Jason & Birgit Smith
101774
Deck view
Photo taken by Jason & Birgit Smith
101775
Upper joint
Photo taken by Jason & Birgit Smith
493900
Southern Approach
Photo taken by Mitch N. of Abandoned Iowa in March 2021
493901
Northern Approach
Photo taken by Mitch N. of Abandoned Iowa in March 2021
493902
Looking South
Photo taken by Mitch N. of Abandoned Iowa in March 2021
493903
Looking North
Photo taken by Mitch N. of Abandoned Iowa in March 2021
493904
Looking North West
Photo taken by Mitch N. of Abandoned Iowa in March 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.137330,-93.009531
Carries Iowa Northern Railroad over Hawkeye Avenue
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch main span with Stone Box pedestrian portals
Total Length: 28.0 Feet
Span Length: 28.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Hawkeye Avenue on the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad at Nora Springs
History: Built 1889
Built: 1889
Location: Floyd County
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101776
North portal
Photo taken by Jason & Birgit Smith
101777
South portal
Photo taken by Jason & Birgit Smith
101778
Abandoned pedestrian underpass
Photo taken by Jason & Birgit Smith
101779
Plaque
Photo taken by Jason & Birgit Smith
253053
Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
225188
INAR Hawkeye Ave Underpass
North side
Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2012
225189
INAR Hawkeye Ave Underpass
south side
Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2012
225190
INAR Hawkeye Ave Underpass
pedestrian tunnel
Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2012
225191
INAR Hawkeye Ave Underpass
builders stone
Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2012
494467
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494468
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494469
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
East Abutment/Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494470
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
East "pier"
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494471
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
West "Pier"
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494472
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
West Abutment/Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494473
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Southwest Wing Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494474
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494475
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494476
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Inside Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494477
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Retailing Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494478
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Inside Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494479
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Northeast Wing Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494480
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Northwest Wing Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494481
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
North Face
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494482
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Box Culvert
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494483
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494484
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Repaired Roof
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494485
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494486
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Inside Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494487
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494488
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494489
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494490
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494491
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
East End
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494492
INAR Hawkeye Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.166583,-92.653998
Carries Timber Avenue over Little Cedar River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 7-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 175.2 Feet
Span Length: 120.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Little Cedar River on Timber Avenue
History: Rehabilitated 1939
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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241714
Overview Looking Northeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241715
Lower Chord and Railing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241716
South Portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241717
Barrel Shot Looking North
Well, more like northeast, as the bridge is slightly skewed to north-northeast.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241718
Approach Span and Main Span
Looking south.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241719
Barrel Shot Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.129642,-92.614106
Carries Victory Avenue (Victory Ave) over Little Cedar River
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 103.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Little Cedar River on Victory Avenue (Victory Ave)
History: Built 1912
Built: 1912
Location: Floyd County
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241778
Overview
Sometimes, a bridgehunter has an audience. (Watch your step!) This audience was very vocal about what I was doing there.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241779
Oblique View Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241780
Oblique View Looking Northeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241781
West Truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241782
Lower Chord
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241783
West Truss and Deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241784
East Truss and Deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.114491,-92.593691
Carries Black Jack Road over Little Cedar River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 4-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 113.2 Feet
Span Length: 46.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Little Cedar River on Black Jack Road
History: Rehabilitated 1962
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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241767
Overview Looking Northeast
Note the steel cages on the upriver side of the bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241768
Oblique View Looking Northeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241769
South Portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241770
Barrel Shot Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241771
Barrel Shot Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241772
Portal Joint
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241773
Cutwater Cages
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241774
Cage Detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241775
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241776
Manufacturer's Plaque
Assuming that this bridge was built by the Two Holes in the Portal Bridge Works. This missing plaque was on the south portal.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241777
Manufacturer's Plaque
Or perhaps it was built by the Busted Plaque and Iron Works. This plaque was on the north portal.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.198486,-92.687835
Carries CR B23 (110th Street) over Little Cedar River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 99.1 Feet
Span Length: 46.9 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Little Cedar River on CR B23 (110th Street)
History: Built 1936; replaced by concrete slab 2009
Built: 1936
Location: Floyd County
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241948
Replacement UCEB
I visited here hoping that the old bridge was still intact with the road closed. No such luck, long gone, replaced by this UCEB.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 42.969271,-92.903562
Carries Corsadally Road over Beemis Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 58.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Beemis Creek on Corsadally Road
History: Built 1937
Built: 1937
Location: Floyd County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 42.941869,-92.752184
Carries Ocean Avenue over Peters Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 76.0 Feet
Span Length: 48.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Peters Creek on Ocean Avenue
History: Replaced 2005
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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Status: Demolished, replaced by concrete culvert and landfill.
Location: 42.966546,-92.869410
Carries River Street over Unnamed creek
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Concrete deck girder
Total Length: 95.1 Feet
Span Length: 32.2 Feet
Overview: Concrete deck girder over an unnamed drainage ditch on River Street in Marble Rock
History: Built 1912, destroyed 2012
Built: 1912
Location: Floyd County
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241695
Culvert
See it way down there, under all the dirt? The bridge was replaced by a concrete tube and fill. Apparently, no one remembers Richard W. "Dick" Weldon anymore.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241696
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
270817
© Iowa Department of Transportation
308450
Photo scanned by Internet Archive Book Images
506989
River Street Bridge
view c1913
Photo from old postcard
Status: Replaced
Location: 43.052201,-92.943470
Carries E. Main Avenue over Shell Rock River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel arch
Total Length: 176.2 Feet
Span Length: 87.9 Feet
Overview: Lost Two-span open-spandrel arch bridge over Shell Rock River on E. Main Avenue in Rockford
History: Built 1922; Replaced by a really ugly slab bridge in 2014
Built: 1922
Location: Floyd County
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101780
Overview
Photo taken 1998 by Jason Smith
241709
Still There!
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241710
Railing
The remains of a concrete parapet wall indicate the concrete was removed in favor of this non-descript aluminum railing some years ago.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241711
East Span
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241712
West Span
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241713
North Face
It would be a shame to see this beauty replaced with a UCEB.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
502484
Rockford Bridge (1922)
Photo from old postcard
502485
Rockford Bridge (1922)
1930s view
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.066988,-92.998139
Carries 200th Street (CR B43) over Winnebago River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 7-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 151.9 Feet
Span Length: 120.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Winnebago River on 200th Street (CR B43) northwest of Rockford
History: Built 1925; rehabilitated 1957
Built: 1925
Location: Floyd County
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101781
West portal
Photo taken by Jason Smith
101782
Inside view
Photo taken by Jason Smith
101783
Close-up of truss
Photo taken by Jason Smith
101784
Damaged portal bracing
Photo taken by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 42.965216,-92.871294
Carries Bradford Street in Marble Rock over Shell Rock River
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 121.1 Feet
Span Length: 121.1 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Shell Rock River on Bradford Street in Marble Rock
History: Built 1996. Earlier bridges consisted of the following: In ca. 1880, a two-span bowstring arch bridge was built by Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, OH. Bridge collapsed in 1914. Replaced by 3-span closed spandrel bridge in 1914. Closed in 1995
Built: 1996
Location: Floyd County
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111344
Overview of 1996 bridge
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
111345
Plaque of 1996 bridge
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
111346
Dam and power plant next to the bridge
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
111347
Railing of 1914 bridge
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
111348
Plaque of 1914 bridge
The 1914 bridge had a history of its own. In 1955, flooding wiped out the west approach and a rental bridge took its place while a new approach was being built. In 1995, a large gap was found between the spandrels of the bridge, forcing county officials to close the bridge permanently. The cause of the gap was the unsettling of the ground in the Shell Rock River. Since it was impossible to repair the bridge and reopen it to traffic, the bridge was torn down in 1995 and replaced with the current structure. However, at the request of the community of Marble Rock, a section of railing, which included this plaque, was removed from the old span prior to its removal and was reestablished on the gounds of the local museum and park, where it sits today.
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.140481,-93.010319
Carries Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad over Shell Rock River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through Plate Girder Bridge over Shell Rock River on Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
History: Built 1998 using secondhand Ca. 1910 spans
Built: 1998
Location: Floyd County
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111363
View from 1st Street Bridge
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
344555
Photo taken by Charles Kuehn, May 2005
454846
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454847
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454848
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454849
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454850
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
West Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454851
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
East Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454852
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454853
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454854
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Girder end
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454855
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454856
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454857
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Evidence of relocation
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454858
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454859
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
East Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
454860
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2019
494460
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494461
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494462
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
West Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494463
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
West Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494464
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494465
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
East Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494466
Nora Springs Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.064028,-92.675904
Carries US 18 over Cedar River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 128.9 Feet
Span Length: 128.9 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Cedar River on US 18
History: Built 1967, Survived the 1968 F5 tornado
Built: 1967
Location: Floyd County
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111456
View from St. Mary's Park.
Photo taken by Jason Smith in December 2007
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.141608,-93.009715
Carries Congress Street in Nora Springs over Shell Rock River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 93.2 Feet
Span Length: 93.2 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Shell Rock River on Congress Street in Nora Springs
History: Built 1955; replaced in 2008
Built: 1955
Location: Floyd County
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111946
View from 1st Street Bridge
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.097403,-92.983111
Carries 180th Street over Shell Rock River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Haunched deck plate girder
Total Length: 85.0 Feet
Span Length: 85.0 Feet
Overview: Haunched deck plate girder Bridge over Shell Rock River on 180th Street
History: Built 1938
Built: 1938
Location: Floyd County
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111947
Overview
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.206787,-92.792806
Carries River Road - T42 over Cedar River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Designed by the Iowa State Highway Commission. The haunched steel stringer of three spans maintains its original Art Deco railing.
Total Length: 350.1 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Haunched steel stringer bridge over Cedar River on River Road/T42, Floyd vicinity
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936
Location: Floyd County
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122764
North Approach To Cedar River Bridge Looking South
Photo by Bruce A. Harms, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER
122765
Overall View Of The East Side Looking West
Photo by Bruce A. Harms, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER
122766
General View Of The East Side Looking West
Photo by Bruce A. Harms, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER
122767
Detail View Of Bearing On Pier Looking Southwest
Photo by Bruce A. Harms, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER
122768
Detail View Of Railing And Girder Connection, East Side, Looking West
Photo by Bruce A. Harms, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER
122769
Detail View Of Pier And Girders Looking North
Photo by Bruce A. Harms, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER
122770
View Of South Abutment Looking South
Photo by Bruce A. Harms, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER
122771
Detail View Of Girder Connections Looking East
Photo by Bruce A. Harms, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER
122772
Detail View Of Parapet At Southwest Corner Looking West
Photo by Bruce A. Harms, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER
122773
Detail View Of Girder At South Abutment Looking East
Photo by Bruce A. Harms, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER
241697
Overview Looking Southwest
Nothing much has changed here since Bruce A. Harms took his photos in 1996.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241698
Southwest Quadrant of Parapet Wall
The Art Deco styling of the parapet wall makes an interesting design. The entire parapet wall, which is constructed of poured concrete, included fluting on all panels. Local artisans have added their own brand of decor that detracts from the overall appearance of the parapet wall.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241699
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241700
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241701
Overview Looking Northeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241702
Oblique View Looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241703
East Stringers
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241704
Mount
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241705
Barrel Shot Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241706
Barrel Shot Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241707
West Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
241708
East Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2012
Status: Destroyed by collision
Location: 43.066126,-92.680000
Carries Main Street over Cedar River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Cedar River on Main Street
History: 1909 Pushed into river during ice jam & relocated downstream
Built: 1902
Location: Floyd County
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253199
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
259048
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
353521
1907 postmark
Photo uploaded by Art S
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.066125,-92.679873
Carries Main Street over Cedar River
Design: truss/pony/truesdell
Design Details: Truesdell through truss
Total Length: 250.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Truesdell through truss bridge over Cedar River on Main Street in Charles City.
History: Built 1870; Re-decked 1882; Condemned 1892 but not replaced until 1909.
Built: 1870
Location: Floyd County
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494869
Charles City 1
Glass plate image
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.046798,-92.941513
Carries Iowa Northern Railroad over Shell Rock River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: 4 Span Deck plate girder
Total Length: 276.0 Feet
Span Length: 70.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Shell Rock River on Iowa Northern Railroad
History: Built 1898
Built: 1898
Location: Floyd County
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241956
Photo taken by Craig Williams
241964
Photo taken by Craig Williams
258632
Rockford Railroad Bridge
From North Bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258633
Rockford Railroad Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258634
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258635
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Middle Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258636
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Span #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258637
Rockford Railroad Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258638
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Span #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258639
Rockford Railroad Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258640
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258641
Rockford Railroad Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258642
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258643
Rockford Railroad Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258644
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Bearing Block
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258645
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Fishbelly Girder
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258646
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258647
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258648
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258649
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258650
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258651
Rockford Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
258652
Rockford Railroad Bridge
South End
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2013
407004
IANR Shell Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407005
IANR Shell Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407006
IANR Shell Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407007
IANR Shell Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
Pier #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407008
IANR Shell Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
Pier #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407009
IANR Shell Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
Span #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407010
IANR Shell Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407011
IANR Shell Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
Pier #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407012
IANR Shell Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407013
IANR Shell Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407014
IANR Shell Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
Span #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407015
IANR Shell Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.052081,-92.943478
Carries Main Avenue over Shell Rock River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Shell Rock River on Main Avenue
History: Built 1884; replaced 1922
Built: 1884
Location: Floyd County
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245153
Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.075785,-92.692337
Carries Dakota, Minnesota & Easterm Railway over Cedar River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 220.0 Feet
Span Length: 110.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt pony truss bridge over Cedar River on Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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262267
DM&E Cedar River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262268
DM&E Cedar River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
318277
Charles City Rail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318278
Charles City Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318279
Charles City Rail Bridge
Eastern Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318280
Charles City Rail Bridge
Western Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318281
Charles City Rail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318282
Charles City Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318283
Charles City Rail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318284
Charles City Rail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318285
Charles City Rail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318286
Charles City Rail Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318287
Charles City Rail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318288
Charles City Rail Bridge
Missing Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318289
Charles City Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318290
Charles City Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318291
Charles City Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318292
Charles City Rail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318293
Charles City Rail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318294
Charles City Rail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
318295
Charles City Rail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
Status: Demolished July 2018
Location: 43.054378,-92.668540
Carries Charley Western Trail over Cedar River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 255.0 Feet
Span Length: 90.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Cedar River on Charley Western Trail
History: Opened 1910; Lost 2018
Built: 1910
Location: Floyd County
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262269
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Looking East Across Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262270
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Looking West Along Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262271
Charley Western Trail Bridge
From East Bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262272
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Western Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262273
Charley Western Trail Bridge
East Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262274
Charley Western Trail Bridge
From East Bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262275
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Deflector
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262276
Charley Western Trail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262277
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Looking West Along Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262278
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262279
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262280
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Second Span from East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262281
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Second Span from West
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262282
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Western Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262283
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262284
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Eastern Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262285
Charley Western Trail Bridge
From East Bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262286
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262287
Charley Western Trail Bridge
From East Bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
262288
Charley Western Trail Bridge
Looking West Across Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013
352483
Photo taken by Roger Puta; Uploaded to Flickr by Marty Bernard
399929
Photo taken by Hank Zaletel
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.048930,-92.958434
Carries CSAH B-47 over Winnebago River
Design: truss/through/other
Design Details: Through truss bridge featuring a hybrid design of a Kellogg, Thacher and Whipple trusses
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Winnebago River on CSAH B-47
History: Built in 1878 to replace a two-span bowstring arch bridge; replaced in 1958
Built: 1878
Location: Floyd County
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246426
Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
370659
Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 42.964996,-92.870865
Carries Brandford Street over Shell Rock River
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Shell Rock River on Brandford Street
History: Built ca.1880, Lost 1914
Built: 1880
Location: Floyd County
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247954
Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
247955
Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
Status:
Location: 43.140608,-93.018107
Carries Railroad over West Drive
Design: beam/stringer/concrete
Design Details: Concrete stringer
Total Length: 30.0 Feet
Span Length: 30.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete stringer bridge over West Drive on Railroad
History: Built 1922
Built: 1922
Location: Floyd County
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407024
IANR West Drive Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407025
IANR West Drive Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407026
IANR West Drive Bridge
Main Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407027
IANR West Drive Bridge
Damage
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407028
IANR West Drive Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.065126,-92.688357
Carries Grove Street over Sherman's Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Sherman's Creek on Grove Street
History:
Built: 1902
Location: Floyd County
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249613
Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
254765
North side
View from northwest. Not the best conditions for bridge hunting. Recent high water. Bridge is at entrance to Bailey's Nursery property, but maps show Grove Street extending past the bridge.
Photo taken by Don Morrison in May 2013
254766
Sign at site
Bailey's Nursery now owns the former Sherman's Nursery business
Photo taken by Don Morrison in May 2013
254767
About to cross the bridge driving east.
A wet day in May, so I shot this through the windshield.
Photo taken by Don Morrison in May 2013
470012
Sherman 2 and office
Photo taken by Lee Smith
470013
Photo taken by Lee Smith
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 42.936491,-92.851596
Carries Road over Shell Rock River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Shell Rock River on Road near Marble Rock
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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249615
Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 43.066066,-92.688402
Carries Charles City Western over Sherman's Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Sherman's Creek on Former driveway to Bailey's Nursery
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Floyd County
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334783
Photo taken by Patrick Turner
254768
View from southwest
A better photo from a better camera on a better day, perhaps.
Photo taken by Don Morrison in May 2013
352481
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
412668
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (N)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412669
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (N)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412670
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (N)
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412671
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (N)
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412672
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (N)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412673
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (N)
West Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412674
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (N)
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412675
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (N)
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412676
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (N)
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412677
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (N)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
470014
Photo taken by Lee Smith
470015
Photo taken by Lee Smith
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.062590,-92.693557
Carries Golf cart path over Sherman's Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Sherman's Creek on Golf cart path
History: One of two remaining bridges in the park built in 1944/1945 by German POWs
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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254769
Stone double arch
Got hit by lots of raindrops, but no golf balls on Memorial day. Will have to come back for better photos.
Photo taken by Don Morrison in May 2013
Status: No longer exists
Location: 43.067031,-92.998137
Carries Road over Winnebago River
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Winnebago River on Road
History: Built 1874; Replaced 1925?
Built: 1874
Location: Floyd County
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345514
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: No longer exists
Location: 43.116082,-92.708969
Carries Road over Cedar River
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Cedar River on Road
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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272171
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
351159
CHARLES CITY IOWA FLOYD BRIDGE
No crossing in Charles City works so I assume this is the bridge.
Photo uploaded by Art S
351327
"Wagon Bridge" Floyd, IA
One Big Bowstring!
Photo uploaded by Art S
436230
Floyd Bridge Charles City IA
Photo uploaded by Art S.
Status: Removed
Location: 43.073151,-92.660462
Carries Illinois Central Railroad over
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over Charles City Western Railway on Illinois Central Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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276123
Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.050005,-92.967937
Carries Unnamed Foot Trail over Winnebago River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: 3 Spans of Half Through Girder
Total Length: 150.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Half Through Girder bridge over Winnebago River on Unnamed Foot Trail
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Floyd County
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280433
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280434
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
East Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280435
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280436
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
East Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280437
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280438
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Collapsing Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280439
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280440
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280441
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280442
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280443
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Built cheaply
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280444
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280445
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Abandoned Kiln near Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280446
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Several abandoned kilns near bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
280447
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
fossil pits near bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2014
407016
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407017
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407018
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Span #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407019
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407020
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407021
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407022
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407023
Rockford Brick & Tile Company Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.076035,-92.692080
Carries Railroad over Drainage Ditch
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Drainage Ditch on Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 42.965147,-92.871018
Carries Bradford Street over Shell Rock River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 268.1 Feet
Span Length: 84.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Shell Rock River on Bradford Street
History: Built 1914; Replaced 1995
Built: 1914
Location: Floyd County
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333237
Service Bulletin of the Iowa State Highway Commission, Volumes 3-5; 1917
© Iowa Department of Transportation
481606
Courtesy of the Mason City Globe-Gazette
Status: Removed
Location: 43.136289,-92.630516
Carries Charles City Western over Little Cedar River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 750.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony plate girder bridge over Little Cedar River on Charles City Western
History: Built 1915; Removed 1964
Built: 1915
Location: Floyd County
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316302
Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
326803
Screenshot from a video uploaded by Bruce Beach
Status: Removed
Location: 43.081678,-92.650570
Carries Charles City Western over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 30.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony plate girder bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad on Charles City Western
History: Built 1915; Abandoned 1964; Removed ?
Built: 1915
Location: Floyd County
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326802
Screenshot from a video uploaded by Bruce Beach
Status: Removed
Location: 42.994894,-92.806364
Carries Charles City Western over Flood Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Timber stringer bridge over Flood Creek on Charles City Western
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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317478
Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
Status: Removed
Location: 43.052677,-92.693678
Carries Charles City Western over 11th Street
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Steel stringer bridge over 11th Street on Charles City Western
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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323309
Part of the John P. Vander Maas Railroadiana Collection
Photo taken by Ronald D. Sims. Image provided by the University of Iowa Library Sepcial Collections and is used as an educational resource.
Status: Open
Location: 43.075996,-92.557599
Carries Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railway over Little Cedar River
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pony plate girder bridge over Little Cedar River on Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.131562,-92.734804
Carries US 218 over Cedar River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 260.0 Feet
Span Length: 90.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Cedar River on US 218
History: Built 1922; Replaced 1979
Built: 1922
Location: Floyd County
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351339
Public Domain: Published 1923
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 43.064642,-92.688594
Carries Charles City Western Railway over Sherman's Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned closed-spandrel arch bridge over Sherman's Creek on Charles City Western Railway
History: Built 1910,
Built: 1910
Location: Floyd County
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352482
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
412678
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412679
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412680
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412681
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412682
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412683
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412684
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
West Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412685
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
Failing Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412686
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412687
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
West Wall Base
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412688
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
East Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412689
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412690
Sherman's Nursery Rail Bridge (S)
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
470011
Photo taken by Lee Smith
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.052207,-92.943424
Carries Main Avenue over Shell Rock River
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Shell Rock River on Main Avenue
History: Built 1875; Replaced 1884
Built: 1875
Location: Floyd County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.052380,-92.943294
Carries Main Avenue over Shell Rock River
Design: truss/through/howe
Design Details: Howe through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Howe through truss bridge over Shell Rock River on Main Avenue
History: Built 1868; Replaced 1875
Built: 1868
Location: Floyd County
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Status: Destroyed by collision with ice before completion
Location: 43.052255,-92.944067
Carries Main Avenue over Shell Rock River
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Shell Rock River on Main Avenue
History: Built 1858
Built: 1858
Location: Floyd County
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348666
Pretty sure this is the correct location as the garage on right is now a dealership in the aerial view
Photo uploaded by Art S
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.140530,-93.010270
Carries I&M Rail Link over Shell Rock River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren through truss bridge over Shell Rock River on I&M Rail Link
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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387924
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: Demolished
Location: 43.141776,-93.009817
Carries Rock Grove Street over Shell Rock River
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Shell Rock River on Rock Grove Street
History: Built 1870; Replaced 1916
Built: 1870
Location: Floyd County
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348668
1907 image
Photo uploaded by Art S
348673
1909 image
Photo taken by W.P. Haight
409739
Circa 1911
Old Postcard View
409740
Circa 1905
Old Postcard View
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.130579,-92.732152
Carries Road over Cedar River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Combination wood-and-iron through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Cedar River on Road
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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430226
circa 1907
Old Postcard View
493664
Floyd Bridge
1911 view
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.115655,-93.002092
Carries Iowa Northern Railway over Tributary of Shell Rock River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Tributary of Shell Rock River on Iowa Northern Railway
History: Built 1963 Using a Relocated 1899 Girder
Built: 1963
Location: Floyd County
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412653
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412654
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412655
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412656
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412657
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
Main Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412658
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
Former Arch Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412659
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
Wheels
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412660
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412661
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412662
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412663
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
Arch Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412664
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412665
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
Remaining Stones
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412666
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
412667
IANR Unnamed Creek Birdge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Abandoned
Location: 43.140839,-92.977882
Carries Old alignment of US 18 over Shell Rock River Tributary
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned concrete culvert bridge over Shell Rock River Tributary on Old alignment of US 18
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 43.140857,-92.982737
Carries Old alignment of US 18 over Shell Rock River Tributary
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned concrete culvert bridge over Shell Rock River Tributary on Old alignment of US 18
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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493895
Looking East.
A view of both rails from Cameo Road in Floyd County.
Photo taken by Mitch N./Abandoned Iowa in March 2021
493896
Northern Railing
Photo taken by Mitch N./Abandoned Iowa in March 2021
493897
Southern Railing
Photo taken by Mitch N./Abandoned Iowa in March 2021
493898
Looking West
Photo taken by Mitch N./Abandoned Iowa in March 2021
493899
Looking West close up
Photo taken by Mitch N./Abandoned Iowa in March 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.180356,-92.984636
Carries Cameo Avenue over Flood Creek
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 35.1 Feet
Span Length: 35.1 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Flood Creek on Cameo Avenue
History: Built 1913
Built: 1913
Location: Floyd County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.140781,-92.928164
Carries US 18 Business over Flood Creek Tributary
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 26.9 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Flood Creek Tributary on US 18 Business
History: Built 1919; rehabilitated 1949
Built: 1919
Location: Floyd County
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Status: haven't had a chance to check this one out yet - don't know what remains.
Location: 43.210865,-92.809483
Carries former route of T-38 (now Lancer Ave) over Rock Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Rock Creek on former route of T-38 (now Lancer Ave)
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge in 1936
Location: 43.206790,-92.792810
Carries River Road over Cedar River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Wooden through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost wooden truss bridge over Cedar River on River Road
History: Built in 1878; Collapsed in 1935
Built: 1878
Location: Floyd County
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456172
Cedar River Bridge (Old)
Ames Daily Tribune: August 23 1935
Status: Destroyed by Ice Jam
Location: 43.097124,-92.983198
Carries Road over Shell Rock River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Shell Rock River on Road
History: Destroyed by ice jam 1937
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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488170
Courtesy of the Mason City Globe-Gazette
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 43.119217,-92.991612
Carries Rock Grove Road over Shell Rock River
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Shell Rock River on Rock Grove Road
History: Built 1870; Removed ?
Built: 1870
Location: Floyd County
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488171
Img
Courtesy of the Mason City Globe-Gazette
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.063965,-92.675901
Carries 4th Avenue over Cedar River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Cedar River on 4th Avenue
History: Built 1909; Replaced 1967
Built: 1909
Location: Floyd County
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492103
Courtesy of the Mason City Globe-Gazette
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.106103,-92.809497
Carries Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad over Unnamed drainage ditch
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 16.0 Feet
Span Length: 16.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Unnamed drainage ditch on Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Floyd County
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494436
DM&E Bridge #R-318
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494437
DM&E Bridge #R-318
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494438
DM&E Bridge #R-318
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494439
DM&E Bridge #R-318
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494440
DM&E Bridge #R-318
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494441
DM&E Bridge #R-318
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494442
DM&E Bridge #R-318
Spalling
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494443
DM&E Bridge #R-318
Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494444
DM&E Bridge #R-318
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494445
DM&E Bridge #R-318
Spalling
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494446
DM&E Bridge #R-318
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.141232,-92.988036
Carries Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad over Tributary of Shell Rock River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Tributary of Shell Rock River on Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Floyd County
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494447
DM&E Bridge #R-348
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494448
DM&E Bridge #R-348
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494449
DM&E Bridge #R-348
Wing Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494450
DM&E Bridge #R-348
Exposed Pilings
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494451
DM&E Bridge #R-348
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494452
DM&E Bridge #R-348
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494453
DM&E Bridge #R-348
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494454
DM&E Bridge #R-348
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494455
DM&E Bridge #R-348
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494456
DM&E Bridge #R-348
Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494457
DM&E Bridge #R-348
Girder details
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494458
DM&E Bridge #R-348
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
494459
DM&E Bridge #R-348
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in April 2021
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.
