Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.542918,-91.537265
Carries 195th Avenue over BNSF Railway
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 171.9 Feet
Span Length: 64.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over the BNSF Railway on 195th Avenue
History: Built 1939
Built: 1939
Location: Lee County
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Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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approach & support
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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approach & support
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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approach support
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Under the main deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Under the main deck looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Looking South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 40.790361,-91.364167
Carries Old Quarry Road over Skunk River
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Pennsylvania through truss
"The main span of this bridge may be the longest pinned truss remaining in Iowa and serves as a well-preserved example of a Pratt truss subtype - the Pennsylvania truss. The bridge is significant for its role in the development of regional transportation in the Lee and Des Moines county area.
"This document was prepared as part of the Iowa Historic Bridges Recording Project performed durng the Summer of 1995 by the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER). The project was sponsored by the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT). Preliminary research on this bridge was performed by Clayton B. Fraser of Fraserdesign, Loveland, CO."
Historian: Robert W. Jackson, August 1995
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Total Length: 293.0 Feet
Span Length: 238.0 Feet
Overview: Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Skunk River on Old Quarry Road
History: Built 1904, Closed 1984
Built: 1904
Location: Lee County
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Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Elevation From West
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Barrel View From North, Mid Span
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Barrel View From North
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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3/4 View Of Small Truss, From Northwest
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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3/4 View Of Small Truss, From Southwest
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Detail Of Bottom Connections, From Southwest
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Detail Of Upper Connections, From North
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Detail Of Builders Plate, From North
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Detail Of Connections At Middle Of Truss, From Southwest
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Detail Of Pedestrian Rail Connections, From Southwest
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Bearing Plates Of Both Trusses, From West
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Underside, From North
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Photo taken by Diane Martin in October 2013
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Photo taken by Chris Gonnerman in November 2021
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Photo taken by Tracy Gonnerman in November 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.625105,-91.293922
Carries IA 2/IL 9/BNSF Railway over Mississippi River
Design: truss/through/baltimore
Design Details: Swing Baltimore through truss
Total Length: 3580.2 Feet
Span Length: 525.3 Feet
Overview: Toll double-decker through truss swing bridge over the Mississippi River on IA 2/IL 9/BNSF Railroad at Fort Madison
History: Built 1927
Built: 1927
Location: Lee County
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Swing Span from Northwest
This bridge is a major river span and had, at the time of its construction, the longest and heaviest electrified swing span on the Mississippi River. The bridge superstructure was built by American Bridge Company, one of the largest bridge companies in American history.
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Long Shot From East
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Long Shot From Northwest
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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West Approach Spans, From Northwest
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Swing Span From Northwest
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Swing Span From Northwest
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Railroad Approach From West
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Barrel View At Railroad Level, From West
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Middle Of Swing Span, From Southwest
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Detail Of Drive Gears, From Southwest
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Detail Of Drive Gears, From Southwest
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Detail Of Drive Gears, From West
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Connections At Top Of Swing Span, From East
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Looking East Along Top Of Truss
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Control Booth Interior, From West
Photo by Joe Elliott, Summer 1995, for HAER
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Fort Madison Bridge
Fort Madison IA
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
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Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
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Fort Madison Bridge
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt June 12, 2012
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Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2015
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Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2015
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Swing Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
West Approach Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Approach Trusses
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Tower
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Swing Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Tower and Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Gate
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Lower Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Swing Span Leaf
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Approach Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Swing Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Swing Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Fort Madison Rail Bridge
Portal
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Sand Train
Westbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) train U-EOLSNJ0-36A rolls westbound across the former Santa Fe bridge in Fort Madison, Iowa on August 20, 2016.
Photo by Justin P. Sandlin, used with permission, all other rights reserved
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Photo taken by John Bernhisel in June 2018
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Photo taken by Lee Smith in October 2020
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Photo taken by Lee Smith in October 2020
Status: Demolished
Location: 40.633982,-91.327823
Carries Avenue D over French Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 25.9 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Masonry Arch bridge over French Creek on Avenue D in Fort Madison
History: Built 1900; closed 2010; demolished 2013
Built: 1900
Location: Lee County
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Postcard
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Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
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Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
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Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
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Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
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Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
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Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
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Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
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Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
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Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.813611,-91.670833
Carries Henry Lee Street over Little Cedar Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Little Cedar Creek on Henry Lee Street
History: Built 1935; rehabilitated 1971
Built: 1935
Location: Lee County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 40.710401,-91.258161
Carries Local road over Lost Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 124.0 Feet
Span Length: 120.1 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Lost Creek on a local road
History: Built 1939; replaced 2000
Built: 1939
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.696456,-91.248147
Carries Lost Creek Road over Lost Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted Pratt through truss
Total Length: 123.0 Feet
Span Length: 120.1 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Lost Creek on Lost Creek Road
History: Built 1925; replaced 2015-16
Built: 1925
Location: Lee County
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Lost Creek Bridge
As seen from the east approach.
Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in September 2008
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Lost Creek Bridge
The visible parts of this bridge have been kept up.
Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in September 2008
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Lost Creek Bridge
Severe deterioration and rust is visible on closer inspection.
Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in November 2008
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Lost Creek Bridge
Severe deterioration and rust is visible from underneeth.
Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in November 2008
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Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in November 2008
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Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in November 2008
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Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in November 2008
Status: No longer exists
Location: 40.553721,-91.546807
Carries Local road over Sugar Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 151.9 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Sugar Creek on a local road
History: Built 1939; replaced 2003
Built: 1939
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.492874,-91.500922
Carries 212th Avenue over Sugar Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 140.1 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Sugar Creek on 212th Avenue
History: Built 1905
Built: 1905
Location: Lee County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.618593,-91.581944
Carries Abel Road over Sugar Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 119.1 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Sugar Creek on Abel Road
History: Built 1918; rehabilitated 1958
Built: 1918
Location: Lee County
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Looking Northwest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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South railing
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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North railing
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Looking Northwest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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South railing
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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details
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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details
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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details
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Looking Southeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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drainage duct
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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details
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2017
Status: Open to rail traffic only. The upper deck on the Iowa side has been converted to an observation deck; the upper deck on the Illinois side is closed to traffic. Roadway traffic has been shifted to the 1985 beam span to the southwest of the bridge
Location: 40.391077,-91.372893
Carries Keokuk Junction Railway and Former Road over Mississippi River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 3800.0 Feet
Span Length: 380.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Mississippi River on Keokuk Junction Railway
History: Built in 1917, Roadway deck Service Discontinued 1985
Built: 1916
Location: Lee County
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Keokuk Rail Bridge
Keokuk Rail Bridge before it became rail traffic only at time carries US 136
Photo taken by Parents of David B. Haun
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Keokuk Rail Bridge Swing Span
Keokuk Rail Bridge swing span open for river traffic
Photo taken by parents of David B. Haun
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Keokuk Rail Bridge Swing Span Open another view
Another view Keokuk Rail Bridge swing span open for river traffic
Photo taken by Parents of David B. Haun
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General View From Upstream On The Iowa Shore, Looking S. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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General View From Downstream On The Illinois Shore, Looking Nne. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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General View From Upstream On The Illinois Shore, Looking Wsw. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Three-Quarter View From Downstream On The Iowa Shore, Looking E (Swing Span Partially Open.) Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Three-Quarter View From Downstream On The Illinois Shore, Looking Nnw. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Keokuk Highway Approach And Tollbooth, Looking Ese. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Keokuk Highway Approach From Swing Span Fender, Looking Wnw. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
123521
Tollbooth At Keokuk: Northwest Elevation. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Keokuk Highway Approach Trestle, Looking Ne. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Keokuk Highway Approach Trestle. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Keokuk Railroad Approach. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Keokuk Railroad Approach, Showing Original Stone Wall And Roadbed, Looking Nw. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Keokuk Approach Showing The Separation Of The Highway And Railroad Alignments. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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One Bent On The Keokuk Highway Approach Trestle. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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General Deck View, Keokuk Highway Approach, Looking E Toward The Bridge. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Swing Span: Upstream Elevation, Looking Ssw. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Swing Span: Downstream Elevation, Looking Nne. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Swing Span: Three-Quarter View From Downstream On Iowa Shore, Looking Ne. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Swing Span: Center Tower And Bridge Tender's House. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Swing Span: Railroad Deck. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Bridge Tender's House From Railroad Deck, Looking Se. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Interior Of Bridge Tender's House Showing Clutch And Brake Handles, Air Valve For Rail Locks, And Motor Controller For Turning Machinery, Looking N. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett & Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Interior Of Bridge Tender's House Showing Indicators For Rail Locks And End Lift Machinery (Right), Looking Ese. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett & Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Reduction Gearing For Swing Machinery; Also Showing Drive Pinion, Rack And Rollers. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Drum, Showing Lower Chord At Drum, Pinion Gear And Drive Shaft, Rack, And Rollers. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Drum, Showing Rollers And Rack. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Interior Of Drum, Overall View. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett & Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Interior Of Drum Showing Radial Stays For Drum And Wheel Frame. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Barrel Shot Of Swing Span In Open Position. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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End Floor Beam And Lifting Jacks On Swing Span Looking Toward Center Tower. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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End Floor Beam And Lifting Jacks On Swing Span, Looking Away From The Center Tower. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Swing Span: Highway Deck, Showing Automobile Barricades. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Upper Connections At Swing Span Center Tower. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Top Chord Of Illinois Arm Of Swing Span. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Inside View Of The Top Chord-Endpost Connection On The Swing Span. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Swing Span: Bottom Chord Connection At 5l. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Bottom Chord Connection At Center Tower And Drum. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Swing Span: Bottom Chord Connection At 4l. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Swing Span: Abutment And Endpost. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Swing Span: Lifting And Locking Jacks On Abutment. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Rail Locks On Swing Span. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Upstream Elevation Of The Two Parker Spans, Looking Sse. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Three-Quarter View Of Parker Span From Downstream On Iowa Shore, Looking Ne. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Pier 2 From Pier 1, Swing Span Open; Barrel Shot Of Parker Truss. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Top Chord Of Parker Span From Walkway. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Parker Span: Top Chord Connection 4l. Photographer: Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Parker Span: Connection Between Endpost And Top Chord. Photogrpaher: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Highway Floorbeam Attachment To Verticals Of Parker Span. Photographer: Hans Muessig & Sarah J. Dennett
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Parker Span: Bottom Chord Connection 2l. Photographer: Hans Muessig & Sarah J. Dennet
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Parker Span: Bottom Chord Connection At 4l. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Downstream Elevation Of Pratt Span, Looking Nne. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Three Quarter View Of Pratt Spans, Looking Nnw. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Portal Of Pratt Span At Hamilton End. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Deck Of Pratt Span, Looking Ese Toward Illinois Shore. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Hamilton Abutment. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Pratt Span: Fixed Shoe On Hamilton Abutment. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Interior Of Pratt Span Showing Top Lateral Bracing, Top Chord, And Truss Panel, Looking Nw. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Pratt Span: Connection Between Top Chord And Inclined End Post. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Pratt Span: Top Chord Connection 2l. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Pratt Span: Bottom Chord Connection 3r. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan & Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Bottom Chord And Lateral Bracing Of Pratt Span And Pier 11. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Pratt Span: Bottom Chord And Lateral Bracing. Photographer: Hans Muessig
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Hamilton Railroad And Highway Approach. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Illinois Highway Approach Looking E. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Hamilton Approach Looking Toward Bridge, Showing Transfer Of The Highway Approach To The Bridge Structure. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Truss Work At Roadway Curve On To Bridge, Looking Nw. Photographer: Robert A. Ryan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photocopy Of Postcard (Original In The Possession Of The State Historical Society Of Iowa) Postmark 1906 Original (1869-71) Keokuk And Hamilton Bridge, From Northwest
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photocopy Of Postcard (Original In The Possession Of The State Historical Society Of Iowa) Western Mercantile Co., Keokuk, Iowa; Postmark 1911 Original (1869-71) Keokuk And Hamilton Bridge, From Wsw
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photocopy Of Photograph (Original In The Possession Of The State Historical Society Of Iowa) Dated 5 July 1913 Original (1869-71) Keokuk And Hamilton Bridge, From N
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photocopy Of Photograph (Original In The Possession Of The State Historical Society Of Iowa) Anschutz, Photographer, C. 1913 Original (1869-71) Keokuk And Hamilon Bridge, From N
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photocopy Of Postcard (Original In The Possession Of The State Historical Society Of Iowa) L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee, No Postmark Second (1915-1916) Keokuk And Hamilton Bridge, From Nw
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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From the Illinois side
The Illinois spans are only open to rail traffic with the upper roadway deck remaining closed until further notice
Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Keokuk Dam
Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Close-up of the arches on the dam
Photo taken by Jason Smith
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From the Iowa side
The Iowa spans have been converted to a pedestrian overlook, providing a view of the Mississippi River from Keokuk
Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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The swing span
This has been left open in place and will only be closed when a train approaches the bridge.
Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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The toll booth on the Keokuk side
Photo taken by Jason Smith
214266
Photo taken by Jason Smith
239038
East Portal
Photo taken by Steve Conro in September 2012
239039
East Portal
Photo taken by Steve Conro in September 2012
239040
Looking East
Photo taken by Steve Conro in September 2012
239041
Photo taken by Steve Conro in September 2012
239042
Photo taken by Steve Conro in September 2012
239043
Swing Gears
Photo taken by Steve Conro in September 2012
239044
Bridge Tenders Shack
Photo taken by Steve Conro in September 2012
239045
Barges Passing Swing Span
Photo taken by Steve Conro in September 2012
239046
Tug Passing Swing Span
Photo taken by Steve Conro in September 2012
239047
Photo taken by Steve Conro in September 2012
239048
Keokuk Junction RR local freight
Photo taken by Steve Conro in September 2012
239049
Keokuk Swing Span
Wide agngle of swing span
Photo taken by Steve Conro
263934
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
355753
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355754
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Looking West Along Road Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355755
Keokuk Rail Bridge
East Road Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355756
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355757
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355758
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Approach Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355759
Keokuk Rail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355760
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Portal Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355761
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355762
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355763
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Main Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355764
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355765
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Approach Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355766
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Looking East on Iowa Road Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355767
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Iowa Road Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355768
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355769
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355770
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355771
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Iowa Road Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355772
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355773
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Swing Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355774
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Portal
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355775
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Iowa Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355776
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355777
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355778
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355779
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Iowa Road Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355780
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Portal
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355781
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Swing Span Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355782
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355783
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355784
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355785
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Swing Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355786
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Parker Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355787
Keokuk Rail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355788
Keokuk Rail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355789
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Piers
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355790
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Swing Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355791
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355792
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355793
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
359864
Public Domain
359865
Public Domain
359866
Public Domain
359867
Public Domain
359868
Public Domain
359869
Public Domain
359870
Public Domain
359871
Public Domain
359872
Public Domain
359873
Public Domain
359874
Public Domain
359875
Public Domain
359876
Public Domain
359877
Public Domain
359878
Public Domain
359879
Public Domain
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.390162,-91.373751
Carries Us 136 over Mississippi River & Rr,R
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 3341.0 Feet
Span Length: 295.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Mississippi River & Rr,R on Us 136 in Keokuk
History: Built 1985
Built: 1985
Location: Lee County
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127237
Iowa approach
Photo taken by Nathan Morton in June 2007
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.384874,-91.434857
Carries BNSF Railway over Des Moines River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 990.0 Feet
Span Length: 152.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Des Moines River on BNSF Railway
History: Built 1903
Built: 1903
Location: Lee County
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127586
Rail bridge from the Missouri bank
Photo taken by Nathan Morton in Feb. 08
355809
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355810
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355811
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355812
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355813
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355814
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355815
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Cut Beam?
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355816
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355817
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Missing Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355818
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355819
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355820
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Northern Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355821
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355822
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355823
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355824
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
North Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355825
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355826
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355827
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355828
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355829
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355830
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355831
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355832
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355833
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355834
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
359860
Clipping courtesy of the Keokuk Daily Gate
359861
Clipping courtesy of the Keokuk Daily Gate
462905
St. Louis Globe-Democrat: October 31 1926
462906
St. Louis Globe-Democrat: October 31 1926
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 0.000000,0.000000
Carries River Road over Jack Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 81.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Jack Creek on River Road
History: Built 1913; replaced 1992
Built: 1913
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.552593,-91.451602
Carries Local road over Jack Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 62.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Jack Creek on a local road
History: Built 1915; replaced 1993
Built: 1915
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.474644,-91.398745
Carries 270th Street over Lamalees Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Lamalees Creek on 270th Street
History: Built 1924; replaced 1996
Built: 1924
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.725158,-91.315399
Carries Local road over Lost Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 113.9 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Lost Creek on a local road
History: Built 1911; replaced 1995
Built: 1911
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.667788,-91.468295
Carries Local Secondary over Sugar Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 189.0 Feet
Span Length: 121.1 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Sugar Creek on Local Secondary
History: Replaced 1992
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.653542,-91.622643
Carries Local Co Road over Little Sugar Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 96.1 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Little Sugar Creek on Local Co Road
History: Built 1914; rehabilitated 1931; replaced 1999
Built: 1914
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.755086,-91.525823
Carries Local road over Sugar Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Sugar Creek on a local road
History: Built ca. 1920; rehabilitated 1938; replaced 1996
Built: ca. 1920
Location: Lee County
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Status: Lost
Location: 40.656509,-91.463404
Carries over Pitman Creek
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Stringer bridge over Pitman Creek
History: Demolished in 1980
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.618407,-91.357913
Carries 35th Street over BNSF Fort Madison Yard
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: 254' pin-connected Whipple through truss
80' pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 254.0 Feet
Overview: Whipple through truss bridge over BNSF Fort Madison Yard on 35th Street in Fort Madison, Iowa
History: Built 1888 in Chicago, Illinois; Relocated Here 1934
Built: 1888
Location: Lee County
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246298
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
246293
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
246283
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
246294
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
246286
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
246287
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
246299
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
246292
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
246297
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
246295
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
246296
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
246300
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
246301
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
252781
Edited Version
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
271573
Edited version
Photo taken by Luke in January 2013
339489
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2015
355720
35th Street Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355721
35th Street Overpass
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355722
35th Street Overpass
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355723
35th Street Overpass
Overview of Truss, Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355724
35th Street Overpass
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355725
35th Street Overpass
Additional Bracings
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355726
35th Street Overpass
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355727
35th Street Overpass
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355728
35th Street Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355729
35th Street Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355730
35th Street Overpass
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355731
35th Street Overpass
Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355732
35th Street Overpass
Clear Evidence of relocation (under deck)
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355733
35th Street Overpass
Under Deck
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355734
35th Street Overpass
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355735
35th Street Overpass
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355736
35th Street Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
484416
Photo taken by Lee Smith
484417
Photo taken by Lee Smith
484418
Photo taken by Lee Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.594728,-91.414397
Carries Railroad over Devil's Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Devil's Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.518162,-91.621869
Carries Railroad over Des Moines River
Design: truss/deck/warren
Design Details: Warren deck truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Warren deck truss bridge over Des Moines River on Railroad
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923
Location: Lee County
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287036
Photo taken by Rodney Harvey
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.390930,-91.372472
Carries Railroad/Road over Mississippi River
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Whipple through truss
Total Length: 2193.2 Feet
Span Length: 380.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Mississippi River on Railroad/Road
History: Built 1871; Replaced 1917
Built: 1871
Location: Lee County
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239438
Scientific American. December 12,1874
Image scanned/uploaded by Marcel Douwe Dekker
348677
KEOKUK AND HAMILTON BRIDGE KEOKUK IOWA
Photo uploaded by Art S
348682
KEOKUK AND HAMILTON BRIDGE KEOKUK IOWA 2
Photo uploaded by Art S
353597
1911 postmark
Photo uploaded by Art S
417649
1908 Postmark
View from the 'other' shore
Photo uploaded by Art S.
435500
Replaced
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in October 2018
436227
Keokuk and Hamilton
Photo uploaded by Art S.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.625712,-91.294756
Carries Railroad and Road over Mississippi River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 3240.0 Feet
Span Length: 400.5 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Mississippi River on Railroad and Road
History: Built 1888; Replaced 1923
Built: 1888
Location: Lee County
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317479
Photo scanned by Internet Archive Book Images
435046
Replaced with a double decker
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in September 2018
495381
Fort Madison Bridge (Old)
looking southeast
Photo from old postcard
500746
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in June 2021
500747
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in June 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.611460,-91.440411
Carries BNSF Railway over Sugar Creek
Design: truss/through/baltimore
Design Details: Baltimore through truss
Total Length: 540.0 Feet
Span Length: 126.0 Feet
Overview: Baltimore through truss bridge over Devil's Creek/Sugar Creek on BNSF Railway
History: Built 1924
Built: 1924
Location: Lee County
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251629
BNSF Devil's Creek Bridge #1
Photo taken by Chris Gonnerman in September 2012
355737
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355738
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355739
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
Inscription
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355740
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
North End
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355741
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355742
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355743
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355744
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355745
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355746
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355747
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355748
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
Missing Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355749
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355750
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355751
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
355752
BNSF Sugar Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge in 1904
Location: 40.790194,-91.364219
Carries Road over Skunk River
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: two 120' Bowstring through trusses, plus one span of an unknown type and length
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bowstring through truss bridge over Skunk River on Road
History: Built 1868, Replaced 1904
Built: 1868
Location: Lee County
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Status: Demolished
Location: 40.408198,-91.504704
Carries former Rock Island RR over Sugar Creek
Design: truss/through/lattice
Design Details: 1 - 151' Lattice Through Truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 151.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Lattice Through-Truss bridge over Sugar Creek on former Rock Island RR
History: Abandoned 1980 and removed shortly thereafter
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.386290,-91.436986
Carries US 61 over Des Moines River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss
Total Length: 1262.2 Feet
Span Length: 200.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Parker through truss bridge over Des Moines River on Road
History: Built 1934. Replaced 1994
Built: 1934
Location: Lee County
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259562
© Iowa Department of Transportation
359862
Clipping courtesy of the Keokuk Daily Gate
359863
Photo courtesy of the Keokuk Daily Gate
484317
Courtesy of the Canton Press-News
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.713175,-91.425836
Carries IA103 over Pitman Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 29.9 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Lost closed-spandrel arch bridge over Pitman Creek on IA 103
History: Built 1931, Replaced 1995
Built: 1931
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.518153,-91.621929
Carries ATSF RR over Des Moines River
Design: truss/deck/warren
Design Details: Warren deck truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren deck truss bridge over Des Moines River on ATSF RR
History: Built 1887, modified 1904
Built: 1887
Location: Lee County
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260054
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: Replaced
Location: 40.396211,-91.410232
Carries Road over Soap Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 47.0 Feet
Span Length: 47.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Soap Creek on Road
History: Built 1933
Built: 1933
Location: Lee County
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282565
Engineering News-Record
282566
Engineering News-Record
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.610817,-91.439641
Carries Road over Devil's Creek/Sugar Creek
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: Camelback through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Devil's Creek/Sugar Creek on Road
History: Built 1913; Replaced ?
Built: 1913
Location: Lee County
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307496
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.464400,-91.384682
Carries Railroad over Lamalees Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Lamalees Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 40.623657,-91.341125
Carries Railroad over Dry Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned bridge over Dry Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.725615,-91.211308
Carries US 61 over Skunk River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Skunk River on US 61
History: Built 1928; Replaced 1970
Built: 1928
Location: Lee County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.630329,-91.299885
Carries BNSF Railway over Fork Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 105.0 Feet
Span Length: 43.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Fork Creek on BNSF Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Lee County
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357428
BNSF Fork Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357429
BNSF Fork Creek Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357430
BNSF Fork Creek Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357431
BNSF Fork Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357432
BNSF Fork Creek Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357433
BNSF Fork Creek Bridge
North End
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357434
BNSF Fork Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357435
BNSF Fork Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.630977,-91.295448
Carries BNSF Railway over Penitentiary Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 85.0 Feet
Span Length: 17.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Penitentiary Creek on BNSF Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Lee County
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357422
BNSF Penitentiary Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357423
BNSF Penitentiary Creek Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357424
BNSF Penitentiary Creek Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357425
BNSF Penitentiary Creek Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357426
BNSF Penitentiary Creek Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357427
BNSF Penitentiary Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.391739,-91.394711
Carries 7th Street/US 136 over Soap Creek & Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Steel stringer bridge over Soap Creek & Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad on 7th Street/US 136
History: Built 1931; Replaced 1974
Built: 1931
Location: Lee County
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359859
Photo courtesy of the Keokuk Daily Gate
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.474736,-91.388419
Carries 275th Avenue over Lamalee Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 75.1 Feet
Span Length: 74.2 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Lamalee Creek on 275th Avenue
History: Built ca. 1905; Replaced 1992
Built: 1905
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.713111,-91.307964
Carries 170th Street over Lost Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 124.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Lost Creek on 170th Street
History: Built 1911; Rehabilitated 1941: Replaced 1995
Built: 1911
Location: Lee County
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Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 40.544510,-91.621881
Carries abandoned railroad (former RI) over Monks Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: 1 Sp. 66' Through Plate Girder
2 Panel Open Deck Pile Trestle
Total Length: 96.0 Feet
Span Length: 66.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned TPG bridge over Monks Creek on abandoned railroad (former RI)
History: Abandoned 1980
Built:
Location: Lee County
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426018
West trestle approach looking NE
Photo taken by Tim Courtney in April 2018
426019
Main span looking NE
Photo taken by Tim Courtney in April 2018
426020
Main span
Photo taken by Tim Courtney in April 2018
426021
Main span and east approach looking SE
Photo taken by Tim Courtney in April 2018
426022
Main span looking south
Photo taken by Tim Courtney in April 2018
426023
Main span and west approach looking south
Photo taken by Tim Courtney in April 2018
426024
View of deck looking SE
Photo taken by Tim Courtney in April 2018
Status: Derelict/abandoned with rails and ties removed
Location: 40.398551,-91.466350
Carries abandoned railroad (former RI) over Private Pond
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: 3 Panel Wooden Pile Trestle
Total Length: 45.0 Feet
Span Length: 15.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned timber stringer bridge over Private Pond on abandoned railroad (former RI)
History: Abandoned ca. 1980
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Demolished
Location: 40.394410,-91.451771
Carries abandoned railroad (former RI) over Hog Thief Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: 1 Sp. 44' Through Plate Girder
Total Length: 44.0 Feet
Span Length: 44.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over Hog Thief Creek on abandoned railroad (former RI)
History: Abandoned 1980
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 40.592445,-91.696652
Carries abandoned railroad (former RI) over Lick Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: 2 Sp. 40' Deck plate girder
Total Length: 80.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned deck plate girder bridge over Lick Creek on abandoned railroad (former RI)
History: Abandoned 1980
Built:
Location: Lee County
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447866
Looking downstream toward DSM river
Photo taken by Tim Courtney in January 2006
447867
Date stamp on the middle pier
Photo taken by Tim Courtney in January 2006
447868
Looking upstream away from DSM river
Photo taken by Tim Courtney in January 2006
Status: Demolished
Location: 40.630629,-91.457881
Carries abandoned railroad (former CB&Q) over Big Sugar Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: 1 Sp. 110' Through truss
7 Panel Wooden Pile Trestle
Total Length: 215.0 Feet
Span Length: 110.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Sugar Creek on abandoned railroad (former CB&Q)
History: Abandoned and removed 1968
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.544831,-91.527513
Carries BNSF Railroad over Sugar Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Sugar Creek on BNSF Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.431199,-91.389531
Carries River Road over Price's Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren pony truss bridge over Price's Creek on River Road
History:
Built:
Location: Lee County
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401508
Photo courtesy of the Keokuk Daily Gate
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.584572,-91.436285
Carries BNSF over BNSF
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over BNSF on BNSF
History:
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 40.710254,-91.395619
Carries Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad over Devils Creek Tributary
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Timber trestle bridge over Devils Creek Tributary on Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 40.713428,-91.425639
Carries Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad over Pitman 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 Pitman Creek on Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Lee County
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498831
Courtesy of the North Lee County Historical Society
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 40.768472,-91.547495
Carries Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad over Sugar Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Sugar Creek on Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Lee County
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Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 40.769819,-91.551227
Carries Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad over Road
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Deck plate girder bridge over Road on Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Lee County
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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.
