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10th Avenue Lincoln Highway Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 41.929667,-91.429038

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Carries N. 10th Avenue over UPRR
Design: truss/pony/double-warren
Design Details: Riveted double-intersection Warren pony truss
Total Length: 97.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over UPRR on N. 10th Avenue in Mount Vernon
History: Built 1915, Closed 1996, Restored 1997-1998; Restored to original design 2001
Built: 1915

Location: Linn County

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The west face

This bridge carried the Lincoln Highway over the Chicago & Northwestern Railway tracks in Mount Vernon. The photo was taken from the bridge that carries the historic version of the highway now.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

109980

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The Same View in 1910

The bridge was built in 1910. This is a photo of a photo that is on display in the Lincoln Highway Interpretive kiosk, shown later.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

109981

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The south approach

The narrow lane was the Lincoln Highway for many years. The bricks are original paving and this block is one of only a handful of places in the country where original Lincoln Highway brick paving is extant.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

109982

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Railing detail, looking east

This bridge was closed in 1996. The UPRR (UP acquired the C&NW in 1995) wanted the bridge torn down, because for many years, students of nearby Cornell College were accused of throwing rocks at passing trains. The bridge was renovated over 1997-1998.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

109983

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Deck and east truss

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

109984

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The north approach

Today, the original Lincoln Highway alignment serves as a residential street.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

109985

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The west truss

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

109986

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Lincoln Highway Interpretive Kiosk

This kiosk was built to inform visitors of the significance of the bridge. Just beyond the brick street behind the kiosk is the football stadium for Cornell College.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

185207

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

185208

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in November 2010

185209

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

185212

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in November 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in November 2010

185216

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in October 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Truss bridge on the right and the replacement bridge on the left

Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Railway view

Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Lincoln Highway Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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Lincoln Highway Bridge

View of the original Lincoln Highway leading up to bridge.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Lincoln Highway Bridge

From the display right next to the road.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Lincoln Highway Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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10th Avenue Overpass

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

Truss Details

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

Upper Angle Connection

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

Upper Connection

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

Looking South

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

North Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

South Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

North Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

North Pier Base

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

South Pier Base

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

Under Bridge

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

Upper Angle Connection

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

Lower Connection

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

Upper Connection

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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10th Avenue Overpass

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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Abbe Creek Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 41.939481,-91.460452

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Carries Abbe View Road over Abbe Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 71.9 Feet
Span Length: 69.9 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Abbe Creek on Abbe View Road
History: Built 1916; replaced 2003
Built: 1916

Location: Linn County

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Bertram Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.972924,-91.580675

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Carries Bertram Road over Indian Creek
Design: truss/through/hammond
Design Details: Pinned Hammond Truss (Pratt variant with double-intersecting counters)
Total Length: 191.0 Feet
Span Length: 115.2 Feet

Overview: Rare Pratt variant (Hammond) through truss bridge over Indian Creek on Bertram Road in Cedar Rapids
History: Built ca. 1880's; rehabilitated 1987
Built: ca. 1880's

Location: Linn County

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The South Approach

Note the recently repaired wooden guardrail.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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A Cold Snowy Day

The problem with bridge hunting in the winter in Eastern Iowa is snow - and plenty of it. Here the name plate is obscured. I'll have to go back in the spring.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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The North Approach

From the north you cross a long wood trestle before entering the metal truss.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Wood Trestle

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Looking east

Indian Creek flows under this bridge. During the 2008 flood the creek washed over the bridge deck.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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North Abutment

Those limestone blocks are over 130 years old !

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Underside of the Metal Truss

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Winter

As seen from the Indian Creek Nature Trail

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Summer

Looks like I took the same picture last summer - when it was about 80* warmer.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in August 2007

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Iowa DOT Photo

Looks like this photo was taken while some maintenance was being done.

Photo taken by Iowa DOT

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

183564

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

183565

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Patented 1876

I finally got back to get a better pic of the plate.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in August 2011

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Bertram Road Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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Bertram Road Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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Big Creek Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.956117,-91.526773

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Carries Big Creek Road over Big Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 6-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 118.1 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Big Creek on Big Creek Road in Bertram
History: Built 1893, rehabilitated in 1929
Built: 1891

Location: Linn County

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Heading South from Bertram

This Pratt truss seemed to have a recent coat of paint when I visited it in January 2009.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Snowy January Day

Due to snow and slush, it was hard to determine the condition of the deck.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Lattice work

No rust on this bridge.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Big Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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Big Creek Bridge 2

Photo taken by Dave King

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Courtesy of the Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Bloomington Road (Lincoln Highway) Bridge

Status: Demolished

Location: 41.983696,-91.513371

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Carries Bloomington Road, original Lincoln Highway over Big Creek
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss
Total Length: 154.2 Feet
Span Length: 149.9 Feet

Overview: Parker through truss bridge over Big Creek on Bloomington Road, old Lincoln Highway
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925

Location: Linn County

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The north approach

This road carried the "proclamation route" of the Lincoln Highway. The initial route of America's first coast-to-coast paved highway was laid out in 1913. The Lincoln Highway came from Mount Vernon over the 10th Avenue Bridge, across this bridge, into Marion and then into Cedar Rapids. The route changed in the early 1920's, bypassing both this bridge and the city of Marion.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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The north approach

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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Oblique view, east side

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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West railing

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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Deck and truss structure

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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The south approach

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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Railing detail

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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The east side

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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Lattice detail

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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The west truss

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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Rail and truss detail

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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The birds like the portal support

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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Portal support

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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The south portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2006

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in June 2009

253515

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Bloomington Road Bridge Side

Photo taken by Dave King

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Bloomington Road Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

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Buffalo Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.296304,-91.540954

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Carries Linn-Dela Road over Buffalo Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 100.1 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Buffalo Creek on Linn-Dela Road
History: Built 1904; rehabilitated 1986
Built: 1904

Location: Linn County

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Burlingham Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.179682,-91.398261

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Carries Burlingham Road over Buffalo Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 109.9 Feet
Span Length: 107.9 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Buffalo Creek on Burlingham Road
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900

Location: Linn County

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171428

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Approaching From the West

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in August 2010

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Looking East

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in August 2010

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Well Maintained

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in August 2010

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Buffalo Creek Flows Under

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in August 2010

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Oops

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in August 2010

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Burr Oaks Road Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 42.056444,-91.470043

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Carries Burr Oaks Road over Big Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 90.0 Feet
Span Length: 88.0 Feet

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Big Creek on Burr Oaks Road
History: Built 1885; rehabilitated 1993; replaced 2004
Built: 1885

Location: Linn County

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Durow Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.218864,-91.823175

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Carries Durow Road over Blue Creek
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Riveted, 8-panel Parker through truss
Total Length: 160.1 Feet
Span Length: 160.1 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Blue Creek on Durow Road
History: Built in the 1920s at a location 20 miles south of its present spot; relocated here in 1949 to replace a wooden stringer; rehabilitated 1989
Built: 1949

Location: Linn County

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Durow Road Bridge from the South

This bridge looks impressive sitting out in the open prairie on an unpaved rural road 18 miles north of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Approach from the West

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Deck Condition

The wood plank deck is showing considerable wear and tear.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Wood Plank Deck

Amazing this qualifies for a 15 ton weight limit.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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The Durow Road Bridge spans Blue Creek

Note the piles from the previous bridge deteriorating below the current bridge.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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2005 Linn County GIS Image

This image shows the bridge from 4,500 ft. From this vantage point it is easy to see the one-lane nature of this bridge.

Linn County GIS Image (2005)

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Summer 2011

On a re-visit to this bridge I learned that this current bridge was moved to this location in 1949. Its previous location was about 20 miles to the south. It was taken apart and reassembled here, replacing an older wood trestle bridge.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

211854

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

211855

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

211856

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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

211859

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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

211862

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

211863

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

211864

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

211865

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

211866

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

211867

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

211868

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Remains of the trestle, the bridge's predecessor

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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Durow farms, located just to the SW of the bridge

That farm has been around for twice as long as the bridge and one of the family members was nice enough to provide some info on the bridge during the visit there with Quinn Phelan.

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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Durow Road Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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Durow Road Bridge 2

Photo taken by Dave King

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Durow Road Bridge

View from the west looking east.

Photo taken by Dave King; July 1, 2013

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Durow Road Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 1, 2013

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Photo taken by Dave Sebben

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East Otter Creek Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 42.153437,-91.677378

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Carries Roosevelt Street over East Otter Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 62.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over East Otter Creek on Roosevelt Street
History: Built 1924; replaced 1999
Built: 1924

Location: Linn County

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Elbow Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.009641,-91.418922

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Carries Yeisley Road over Elbow Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 88.9 Feet
Span Length: 41.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Elbow Creek on Yeisley Road
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915

Location: Linn County

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Ely Street Bridge

Status: Washed away by floods

Location: 41.949143,-91.530499

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Carries Ely Street over Big Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 208.0 Feet
Span Length: 88.9 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Big Creek on Ely Street in Bertram
History: Built 1891 by J.E. Jayne & Son; Washed away 2014; Removed from NRHP 12-8-14, replacement bridge underway.
Built: 1891

Location: Linn County

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Ely Street Bridge - Built 1891

Two identical Pratt through trusses extend across Big Creek in the village of Bertram in southern Linn County.

Photo by Iowa DOT

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Looking East

Only the Eastern truss spans Big Creek at normal water level.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Lookinw West

With a 13.5 ft. wide deck, this is truly a one lane bridge.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Looking East

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Construction Details

Holding up well after 118 years. Note the good maintenance and lack of rust. These loop welded iron members are an easy way to identify an early bridge from the first half of the truss bridge era.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Underside

This very stout deck is probably the reason for a 16,000 lb. weight limit.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Looking North & East

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Builder's plaque

J.E. JAYNE AND SON BRIDGE BUILDERS IOWA CITY, IA 1891

Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Endpost with tubular foundation

Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Truck crossing the bridge

Photo taken by Jason Smith

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diagonal stringers with turnbuckles

Photo taken by Jason Smith

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close-up of a turnbuckle

Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Lower chord and the pin-connections

Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Close-up of the cylinder pin connections on the bottom chord

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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Floor shot

Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Looking up

Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Inscription on the end post

CARNEGIE STEEL

Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Some moss build-up on the end post

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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Bertram Bridge

View looking South

Photo taken by Dave King

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Bertram Bridge 2

Both nameplates still attached

Photo taken by Dave King

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Bertram Bridge 3

Looking North

Photo taken by Dave King

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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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Historic Bridge Weekend 2013

Crew enjoying the tour of the bridges including this one.

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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Ely Street Bridge, Bertram

July 01, 2014

Photo taken by Steve Rasmussen

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Ely Street Bridge, Bertram

July 01, 2014

Photo taken by Steve Rasmussen

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Concrete Replacement Bridge - photo 2020

Completed a couple years ago

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan

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Concrete Replacement Bridge - photo 2020

Not quite as charming. But good luck to Mother Nature taking this one down.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan

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1st Avenue Bridge (1920)

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.976697,-91.672788

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Carries First Avenue (Business US 151/IA 922) over Cedar River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel arch
Total Length: 697.2 Feet
Span Length: 113.2 Feet

Overview: Open-spandrel arch bridge over Cedar River on First Avenue (Business US 151/IA 922) in Cedar Rapids
History: Built 1920; reconstructed 1964
Built: 1920

Location: Linn County

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First Avenue Bridge carries US 151

Three bridges cross the Cedar River in downtown Cedar Rapids by also crossing May's Island in the middle of the river. (Many locals refer to Mays' Island as "Government Island" because it is the location of the courthouse.) The large building in the foreground is the Veteran's Memorial.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The northeast span

As seen from the Federal Building. To the left, the Veteran's Memorial on May's Island. In the distance, the I-380 crossing of the Cedar River.

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The southwest span - seen from the 2nd Avenue south span

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The southwest span

The southwest end of the bridge. There is a park along the west shore of the river.

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The southwest span

The Veteran's Memorial is to the right.

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The deck of the southwest span

As seen from the southwest wing wall

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Historical tablet

It is cast into the southeast end of the railing.

HISTORICAL TABLET

The city of Cedar Rapids was named by the early pioneers as the place where they could safely cross the Cedar River on a solid rock bottom thru the sift shallow water rapids in the Red Cedar River newa here before any of the bridges were built.
It was first bridged at this stie in 1885 for use by horsedrawn vehicles and pedestians as a six span iron and steel truss bridge with a timber floor that was built by the railway co. for double track street car traffic.
In 1920 the first bridge was completely replaced by the city with a mdern six span arch bridge that was designed for street railway traffic with a 60 foot roadway. Two 13 foot sidewalks, solid masonry spandrel walls and balustered stone handrails by March Engineering Co. and build by the Koss Construction Co. at a cost of $420,000.00.
The arches and piers of this second bridge still remain and the present bridge as redesigned by Ned L. Ashton was rebuilt upon the arches of the second bridge as an open spandrel arch bridge with a completely new dekc 96 feet wide with an 80 foot roadway between new aluminum handrails by Cramer & Bayse Co. and the Des Moines Bridge Co. in 1964 at a cost of $820,000.00.

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The Veteran's Memorial on May's Island

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The Center Pier

Which also serves as the upriver leading edge of May's Island

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The Center Pier

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The northeast span as seen from the center pier

The building across the river is the Federal Courthouse.

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The southwest span as seen from the center pier

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The Building Plaque

This bridge plaque is mounted in the Veteran's Memorial

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Manufacturer's Plate

Manufacturer's Plate mounted on the northeast span railing.

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The southeast face of the northeast span

As seen from May's Island

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Another Plaque

Marks the rebuilding of the bridge in 1964.

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Historic 1st Avenue Bridge - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

West section from north

Photo taken by Dave King in March 2013

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Historic 1st Avenue Bridge Over Cedar River (Opposite Side)

North side

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1st Avenue Bridge

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First Avenue Bridge

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Fishel Road Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 42.135170,-91.674213

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Carries Fishel Road over East Otter Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 98.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over East Otter Creek on Fishel Road
History: Built 1894; replaced 2004
Built: 1894

Location: Linn County

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Forest Edge Road Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 42.164765,-91.709132

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Carries Forest Edge Road over West Otter Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 96.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over West Otter Creek on Forest Edge Road
History: Built 1895; rehabilitated 1991; replaced 2004
Built: 1895

Location: Linn County

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Gannon Creek Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 42.055195,-91.831993

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Carries Yates Road over Gannon Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 53.2 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Gannon Creek on Yates Road
History: Built 1915; replaced 2001
Built: 1915

Location: Linn County

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Gannon Creek Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 42.047787,-91.835066

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Carries Linn-Benton Road over Gannon Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 64.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Gannon Creek on Linn-Benton Road
History: Built 1917; replaced 2002
Built: 1917

Location: Linn County

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Heatons Creek Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 42.195022,-91.500488

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Carries Game Club Road over Heatons Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 84.0 Feet
Span Length: 44.9 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Heatons Creek on Game Club Road
History: Built 1943; replaced 1999
Built: 1943

Location: Linn County

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Heins Road Bridge

Status: Removed but not replaced

Location: 42.227394,-91.783504

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Carries Heins Road over East Blue Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 80.1 Feet
Span Length: 75.1 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over East Blue Creek on Heins Road
History: Built 1921; removed 2018
Built: 1921

Location: Linn County

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Heins Road Bridge

Looking south

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Heins Road Bridge

Looking North

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Heins Road Bridge 3

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Heins Road Bridge 4

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Heins Road Bridge 5

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Heins Road Bridge 6

Looking North

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Cedar River Trail - Ely Road Overpass

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.944561,-91.636949

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Carries Trail over Ely Road
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 24.0 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge on the Cedar River Trail over Ely Road in Cedar Rapids
History: Built 1887
Built: 1887

Location: Linn County

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Now carries the bike trail

The Cedar Valley Trail occupies this former IANR bridge.

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Limestone stands up well

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Looking west through the arch

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Adjacent bike trail crossing

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RR to bike trail

About 500 feet north, one can see where the old RR grade in now part of the bike trail.

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Photo taken by Diane Martin in July 2013

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Photo taken by Diane Martin in July 2013

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Ely Road Overpass

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Ely Road Overpass

Overview

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Ely Road Overpass

Overview

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Ely Road Overpass

South Abutment

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Ely Road Overpass

North Abutment

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Ely Road Overpass

Under Arch

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Ely Road Overpass

Date

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Ely Road Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King in Winter 2013

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Ely Road Overpadd stone arch

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt July 19, 2012

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Ely Road Stone Arch

Date

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Ely Road Stone Arch

Overview

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Ely Road Stone Arch

Overview

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Ely Road Stone Arch

Railing

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Ely Road Stone Arch

Overview

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Ely Road Stone Arch

Arch

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Ely Road Stone Arch

South Wall

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Ely Road Stone Arch

Wing Wall

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Ely Road Stone Arch

North Wall

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Ely Road Stone Arch

Overview

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Ely Road Stone Arch

Overview

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Ely Road Stone Arch

Barrel View

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Ely Road Stone Arch

Overview

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Ely Road Stone Arch

Overview

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Cedar River Trail - Ely Road Overpass

View of the east side

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

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Cedar River Trail - Ely Road Overpass

View of the west side

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Cedar River Trail - Ely Road Overpass

View of the arch and guardrail

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Cedar River Trail - Ely Road Overpass

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Cedar River Trail - Ely Road Overpass

View of the south abutment

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Cedar River Trail - Ely Road Overpass

View overhead

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

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Cedar River Trail - Ely Road Overpass

Date

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Midway Road Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 42.105951,-91.716043

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Carries Midway Road over East Otter Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 95.0 Feet
Span Length: 95.0 Feet

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over East Otter Creek on Midway Road
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Nugents Road Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.266549,-91.504954

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Carries Nugents Road over Buffalo Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 118.1 Feet
Span Length: 78.1 Feet

Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Buffalo Creek on Nugents Road
History: Built 1904; rehabilitated 1990; Replaced 2014
Built: 1904

Location: Linn County

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Nugents Road Bridge

Spans Buffalo Creek in North Linn County, IA.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in February 2009

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Nicely Preserved Plaque

Clinton Iron & Bridge Works. Clinton, IA 1904.

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Trashed

People are slobs. Yes, that is a refrigerator.

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Nugents Road Bridge

Replacement bridge in place.

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Nugents Road Bridge

Replacement bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Otter Road Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.107018,-91.716641

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Carries Otter Road over West Otter Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 86.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over West Otter Creek on Otter Road
History: Built 1931; rehabilitated 1992; Replaced with Wood Slab 2006
Built: 1931

Location: Linn County

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Prairie Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.922855,-91.730509

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Carries Old Bridge Road over Prairie Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 6-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Prairie Creek on Old Bridge Road in Cedar Rapids
History: Built 1906; rehabilitated 1989
Built: 1906

Location: Linn County

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The west face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The south portal

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The east truss and deck

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Builder's Plate

It has apparently been used for target practice.

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The deck

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The north portal

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The north builder's plate

It has also apparently been used for target practice.

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The northwest mount

The truss has also become a fence post.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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A lotta bull

This guy and his buddies didn't seem to care for me wandering around their yard, which quickly curtailed any more photos of this bridge.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Lattice detail

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Lattice detail

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The Steering Committee

Sometimes, being a bridge hunter requires dealing with less-than-enthusiastic residents in the area.

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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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Old Bridge Road Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

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Old Bridge Road Bridge

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Red Bridge Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.251968,-91.479318

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Carries Red Bridge Road over Buffalo Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 98.1 Feet
Span Length: 67.9 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Buffalo Creek on Red Bridge Road
History: Rehabilitated 1988
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Red Bridge Road Bridge

Could not determine the exact date of construction, but would guess about 1900.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in February 2009

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Deck

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Good Condition

I think this bridge is in better condition than its rating.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in February 2009

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More Trash

In addition to these, there was a second pile of computers dumped under the bridge at the waters edge. On a warmer day I think I will go back and clean it up.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in February 2009

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Red Bridge Road Through Truss Bridge

View of the south side

Photo taken by Dave King; Spring 2013

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Look Across Red Bridge Road Through Truss Bridge

View from the west end looking east

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken Spring 2013

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Rosedale Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.987632,-91.578783

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Carries Rosedale Road over Indian Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 105.0 Feet
Span Length: 88.9 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Indian Creek on Rosedale Road.
History: Built ca. 1890
Built: ca. 1890

Location: Linn County

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Rosedale Road Bridge

Spans Indian Creek just north of Mt. Vernon Road in Southeast Cedar Rapids, IA

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in August 2007

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Looking South from Rosedale Road

This bridge is quite an attraction to come upon when walking on the Indian Creek Nature Trail.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in August 2007

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Country Road

Rosedale Road approaching the bridge from the North.

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Winter 2008

It's still there after the flood.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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The Test of Time

Compared to today's standards, the 1890 construction is holding up well. Note the debris left where the 2008 flood washed completly over the deck.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Indian Creek Flows Under

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Deck as Seen From The North Approach

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in October 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Endpost and tubular pier

Photo taken by Jason Smith in October 2010

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Close-up of the rollers

Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Pin connections

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Behind the bridge

Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Roadway view approaching the bridge

Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Rosedale Road Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

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Rosedale Road Bridge

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2nd Avenue Bridge

Status: Open to four lanes of one-way westbond traffic

Location: 41.975493,-91.672315

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Carries Second Avenue over Cedar River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel arch
Total Length: 670.3 Feet
Span Length: 83.0 Feet

Overview: Open-spandrel arch bridge over Cedar River on Second Avenue in Cedar Rapids
History: Built 1906 by the Marsh Bridge Co.; reconstructed 1965
Built: 1906

Location: Linn County

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The northeast span

The first of two spans that carry Second Avenue across the Cedar River. The large building is the Veteran's Memorial on May's Island. (May's Island is often referred to as "Government Island because it is the location of the courthouse.)

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The Builder's Plaque

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The Deck of the Northeast Span

Looking southwest to May's Island. The large building is the Veteran's Memorial.

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The Deck of the Northeast Span

Looking northeast.

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The northwest face of the northeast span

As seen from May's Island.

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The northwest face of the northeast span

As seen from the parking lot of the Federal Courthouse.

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The southwest span plaque

Marks the rebuild of the bridge in 1965.

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The southeast face of the southwest span

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Builder's Plaque

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The southwest span

As seen from the First Avenue Bridge on May's Island.

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The southwest span

As seen from the southwest end of the Third Avenue bridge. The large building is the Veteran's Memorial on May's Island.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Low water in the Cedar River

September 17th 2010

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan

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Low water - for a change

It's hard to believe that in the flood of 2008, that car on the bridge deck would have been mostly under water!

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan

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Taken May 30, 2013

Flood of 2013. Water should breach the road May 31, 2013

Photo taken by Dave King

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2nd Avenue Bridge

Photo from old postcard

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Seven Hills Road Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 42.252948,-91.586269

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Carries Seven Hills Road over Waston Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 106.0 Feet
Span Length: 103.0 Feet

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Waston Creek on Seven Hills Road
History: Built 1919; rehabilitated 1989; replaced 2004
Built: 1919

Location: Linn County

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Spring Creek Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 41.903361,-91.405292

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Carries Mc Clelland Road over Spring Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 47.9 Feet
Span Length: 44.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Spring Creek on Mc Clelland Road
History: Built 1915; replaced 2002
Built: 1915

Location: Linn County

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Upper Paris Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.244169,-91.584259

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Carries Sutton Road over Wapsipinicon River
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Whipple through truss

"This Whipple through truss is structurally significant wagon crossing and a rare example of a double-intersection Pratt truss with the rare use of wrought iron components along with its truss configuration (diagonals extending over two panels). It is one of only eight pin-connected Whipple through trusses remaining in Iowa and is the longest of the eight.

"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."

Historians: Richard Vidutis, Jim Hippen
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Total Length: 208.0 Feet
Span Length: 158.1 Feet

Overview: Whipple through truss bridge over Wapsipinicon River on Sutton Road near Paris
History: Built 1879; rehabilitated 1987
Built: 1879

Location: Linn County

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General View of West Side Looking East

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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South Approach To Upper Paris Bridge Over The Wapsipinicon River Looking North/Northwest

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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North Approach To Upper Paris Bridge Looking South

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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General View Of The West Side Looking East

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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General View Of The South Abutment And Approach Span Looking Northeast

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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General View Of North Abutment And Approach Span Looking Northeast

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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General View Of Floor System And Lateral Bracing Looking South

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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General View Of North Pier Looking Northeast

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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General View Of The Web System Looking Southwest

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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General View Of The Deck And Railing Looking South

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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Detail View Of Builders Plaque And Crest On North Portal Looking South

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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Detail View Of Hip Connection At South Portal Looking Northwest

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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Detail View Of Hip Connection And North Portal Bracing Looking West

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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Detail Of Sway Bracing Looking Southwest

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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General View Of Lower Chord Connections Looking South/Southeast

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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Detail Of Lower Chord Connection And Floor Bracing Looking West/Southwest

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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Detail Of An Endshoe At North Approach Looking North

Photo by Bruce A. Harms and Rob Tucher, LBA; Summer 1996, for HAER

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Sutton Road Bridge

Also known as Upper Paris Bridge

Photo taken by Iowa DOT

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The visit on 11 August 2011

The following pics were taken while on a bridgehunting tour with Quinn Phelan. This bridge was a real treat even though finding it was rather difficult. Enjoy them!

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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Builder's plaque

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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Inscription on the vertical beam

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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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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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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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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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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Upper Paris Bridge

Would have taken more but kids were using the bridge to jump off into the water.

Photo taken by Dave King in Summer 2013

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Upper Paris Bridge

View looking south

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Upper Paris Bridge

View looking south

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Upper Paris Bridge

View looking southwest

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Upper Paris Bridge

View of the east side

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Upper Paris Bridge

View of the approach span

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Upper Paris Bridge

View of the west side

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Upper Paris Bridge

Underneath

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Upper Paris Bridge

Underside of approach span

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Upper Paris Bridge

View looking north

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Upper Paris Bridge

View of the plaque and ornamental detail

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Weight limit now 5 tons

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in May 2020

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3rd Avenue Bridge (1912)

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.974287,-91.672395

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Carries Third Avenue SE over Cedar River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 660.1 Feet
Span Length: 106.0 Feet

Overview: Arch bridge over Cedar River on Third Avenue in Cedar Rapids
History: Built 1912; Rehabilitated 1966
Built: 1912

Location: Linn County

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The Northeast Span

As seen from May's Island.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The Deck of the Northeast Span

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Historical Plaque

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Pedestrian Underpass

There is an underpass below both spans of this bridge.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Deck support from the top of the arch

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Parking structure below the May's Island deck

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The deck as seen from the pedestrian underpass

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The deck over the parking structure

The building is the Linn County Courthouse.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Builder's Plaque

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The deck of the northeast span

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The southwest span

As seen from the Second Avenue Bridge.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Government Plaque

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Oblique view

The northeast face of the southwest span.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Transition joint

Transition from the southwest deck to the May's Island deck. The building is the Linn County Courthouse.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Historical Plaque

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The deck of the southwest span

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The northeastern side of the southwest span

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Pedestrian Underpass of the southeast span

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Detail of support between deck and arch

Note the Second Avenue Bridge and First Avenue Bridge in the distance.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The arch and deck as seen from the pedestrian underpass

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The Veterans Memorial

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The deck of the southwest span

The building is the Linn County Courthouse.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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Troy Road Bridge

Status: Replaced 2004

Location: 42.074052,-91.667691

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Carries Troy Road over Dry Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 47.0 Feet
Span Length: 45.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Dry Creek on Troy Road in Robins
History: Built ca. 1910; replaced 2004
Built: ca. 1910

Location: Linn County

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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Twelfth Avenue Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.967592,-91.661473

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Carries 12th Avenue over Cedar River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel arch
Total Length: 800.2 Feet
Span Length: 160.1 Feet

Overview: Five-span open-spandrel arch bridge over Cedar River on 12th Avenue in Cedar Rapids
History: Built 1974
Built: 1974

Location: Linn County

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The Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Bridge

The northwest face. This bridge was renamed and dedicated to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King on January 12, 2005. (Plaque shown below.)

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The North Approach

The bridge runs on a Northeast-Southwest angle, as do many of the streets in Cedar Rapids.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The southeast side

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The southeast side

As seen from the 16th Avenue Bridge.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The northwest side

As seen from an upriver railroad bridge.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Historical Plaque

This bridge was renamed and dedicated to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King on January 12, 2005.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Historical Plaque

I particularly like the text of the second paragraph: "This beautiful bridge is a salute to the integrity of our forefathers, who built so many arches long ago, and it is still less expensive to build an arch in 1973 than any of the many other more conventional multiple girder structures that are so popular today." | The plaque goes on to talk about the "...sixty year old 16th Avenue arch bridge that was built in 1910..." that was replaced in 1988.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Historical Plaque

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Matsell Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.130244,-91.383568

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Carries Matsell Park Road over Wapsipinicon River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 303.2 Feet
Span Length: 140.1 Feet

Overview: Plate girder bridge over Wapsipinicon River on Matsell Park Road
History: Built 1939
Built: 1939

Location: Linn County

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Looking North toward the Matsell park entrance

The bridge is the main entrence to the Matsell Bridge Natural Area, 20 miles Northeast of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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From below looking Northwest

The Wapsipinicon River flows under.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Trapped debris

Note the large tree that was lodged under the bridge by the massive floods of June 2008.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Trapped debris

For this debris to get trapped where it is, the river had to rise over 28 feet !

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in December 2008

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South Approach

Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith

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Inside the bridge

Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith

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Side view from the parking lot

Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith

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Side view at sundown

Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith

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Matsell Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

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Matsell Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

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West Otter Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.182772,-91.708081

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Carries Deal Road over West Otter Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 53.2 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over West Otter Creek on Deal Road
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917

Location: Linn County

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Winslow Road Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 42.059654,-91.588651

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Carries Winslow Road over Indian Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 49.0 Feet
Span Length: 48.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Indian Creek on Winslow Road in Marion
History: Built 1925; replaced 2002
Built: 1925

Location: Linn County

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CRandIC - Cedar River Bridge

Status: Destroyed by flood

Location: 41.971080,-91.663670

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Carries Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railroad over Cedar River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Four span, pin-connected Pratt through truss
Total Length: 793.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost four span Pratt through truss bridge over Cedar River on the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railroad in downtown Cedar Rapids
History: Built 1903 by the Pennsylvania Steel Co.; destroyed June 12, 2008, by flooding
Built: 1903

Location: Linn County

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The Southeast Face

As seen from the 12th Avenue Bridge

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The Northeast Approach

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Mfg Plate

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The 12th Street Bridge from the CRANDIC Bridge

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The Northwest Face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Rail and Truss Structure

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Especially True as of 6/12/08

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The New CRANDIC Bridge Is Under Construction

Photo taken by Ron Christiansen

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CRandIC Bridge

From 8th Avenue Bridge. 12th Ave & Czech Village Bridges in background.

Photo taken by Dave King

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CRandIC Bridge 3

From Nature Trail

Photo taken by Dave King

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CRandIC Bridge 2

Right by the shoreline.

Photo taken by Dave King

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CRandIC Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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RR Bridge destroyed by floods

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Bridge of Lions (1989)

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.966667,-91.659060

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Carries 16th Avenue over Cedar River
Design: frame/concrete
Design Details: Concrete rigid frame
Total Length: 615.2 Feet
Span Length: 87.9 Feet

Overview: Stringer bridge over Cedar River on 16th Avenue in Cedar Rapids
History: Built 1989
Built: 1989

Location: Linn County

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The Northwest Face

When I shot this bridge last Summer, I didn't really think of it as a historical structure, so I never placed it in the database. Given the terrible flooding in Cedar Rapids this week, the assumption that all of these Cedar Rapids bridges are totally inundated and the failure of the CRANDIC railroad truss, this bridge may, ironically, be history. Here it is, as it appeared in August, 2007. JRM 6/14/08.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Government Plaque

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Czech Hertiage Donation

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The Southwest Approach and Deck

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The Northwest Face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The Northwest Face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Czech Village Bridge

Happened to cross over it tonight and took a quick snap. View looking northeast as leaving Czech Village.

Photo taken by Dave King February 2, 2015

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Chain Lakes Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 42.050110,-91.775480

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Carries Pedestrian trail over the Cedar River, 4 miles west of Hiawatha, IA over Cedar River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 370.0 Feet
Span Length: 165.0 Feet

Overview: Two-span through truss bridge over Cedar River on Pedestrian trail over the Cedar River, 4 miles west of Hiawatha, IA in Palo
History: Built 1884 by Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Built: 1884

Location: Linn County

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Crosses the Cedar River

Twin pinned Pratt through truss design.

Photo taken by Iowa DOT

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Looking East

I was all excited to walk across the bridge on a nice snnny day.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Closed due to Flood !

Alot of stuff in and around Cedar Rapids got wrecked by the June 2008 flood. Bridges especially.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Damage Visible

If you look closely you can see some metal damage to the bottom.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Damage Visible

By risking a $ 116 fine you can see plenty of damage to the deck.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in January 2009

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Historic Chain Lakes Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King in Winter 2013

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Icy Cedar River

View south down the Cedar from the bridge

Photo taken by Dave King in Winter 2013

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Chain Lakes Bridge

View of the west side

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

View looking north from the south end

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

View of the east side

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

South Portal

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

South portal

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

Lower connections

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

Top connections

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

Underside

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

View of the west side from the north side of river

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

View of the north approach span

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

Lower connections

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

Underside

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Chain Lakes Bridge

View mid-deck

Photo taken by Dave King on October 26, 2014

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Alburnett Road Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 42.039177,-91.605604

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Carries Alburnett Road over Indian Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 111.9 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet

Overview: Lost concrete arch bridge over Indian Creek on Alburnett Road
History: Built 1925; replaced 2001
Built: 1925

Location: Linn County

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Ivanhoe Bridge (Old)

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 41.882061,-91.464836

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Carries IA 1 over Cedar River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss
Total Length: 995.1 Feet
Span Length: 149.9 Feet

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Cedar River on IA 1
History: Built 1946; replaced 1992
Built: 1946

Location: Linn County

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Artesian Road Bridge

Status: Destroyed by collision with empty grain semi

Location: 42.079274,-91.561959

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Carries Artesian Road over Indian Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 6-panel, pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 101.1 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet

Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Indian Creek on Artesian Road
History: Built 1889; Destroyed 1998; Replaced 1999
Built: 1889

Location: Linn County

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Photo taken for the NRHP

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Courtesy of the Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Crabapple Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 42.056969,-91.515508

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Carries Radio Road over Crabapple Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Crabapple Creek on Radio Road
History: Built 1905; replaced 1995
Built: 1905

Location: Linn County

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UP - Cedar River Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.982703,-91.673802

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Carries Chicago and Northwestern Railroad (now UPRR) over Cedar River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 755.0 Feet
Span Length: 155.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Cedar River on Chicago and Northwestern Railroad (now UPRR)
History: 1898; survived the Great Flood of 2008 with minor damages
Built: 1898

Location: Linn County

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Side view of the bridge

Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith

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Oblique view

Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith

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Oblique view of one of the spans

Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith

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Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith

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West portal bracing

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Close-up of the plaque

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Entering the bridge

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Inside the bridge

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Close-up of the pin-connections

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The panels

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The piers

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

From West Bank

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Span #1

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Span #2

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Eastern Spans

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Pier

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

East Abutment

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Span #5

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Lower Connection

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Upper Angle Connection

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Upper Connection

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Sway Bracing

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Lower Angle Connection

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Span #2

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

From West Bank

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

From West Bank

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Date and Portal

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Tunnel View

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Looking East Across Bridge

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

Looking East Along Bridge

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

From West Bank

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C&NW Cedar River Bridge

From Park

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CNW Cedar River Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

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CNW Cedar River Bridge

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Cedar River 2013 Flood Railroad Bridge

High water after ice melt

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Overview

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

West Span (Span #1)

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Span #2

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Span #3

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Span #4

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Span #5

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

East Abutment

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Pier #4

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Pier #3

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Pier #1

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Upper Angle Connection

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Upper Connection

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Lower Connection

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Lower Beams

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Truss Details

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Herald

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Looking East

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Portal Bracing

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Date

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Inside Truss

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Sway Bracing

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Truss

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Inside Truss

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Overview

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Overview

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Cedar Rapids Rail Bridge

Overview

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First Street Overpass

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.930556,-91.430556

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Carries First Street over Over UPRR
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 193.9 Feet
Span Length: 47.9 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Over UPRR on First Street
History: Built 1934; rehabilitated 1969
Built: 1934

Location: Linn County

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Overview

Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Vertical pier (south)

Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2010

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Blaine's Crossing

Status: Abandoned
Abandoned and fenced off as private property

Location: 41.942724,-91.540704

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Carries Abandoned road (formerly US 151) over Big Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected Pratt through truss bridge with A-frame portal bracings
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned pratt through truss bridge over Big Creek on Abandoned road (formerly US 151)
History: Built around 1910; Abandoned when the US151 bypass bridge was built in 1965.
Built: ca. 1910

Location: Linn County

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Overview

This bridge was found by chance while on a bridgehunting tour, as it can be seen from the Hwy. 151 Bridge. Since the bridge was fenced off from both ends and far away, the last option was to focus in on the span with the camera and take some shots from a nearby local road. From Google Earth, it appears that the bridge's flooring has long since been removed and the bridge is now nothing more than a truss structure.

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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Blains Crossing Through Truss

View of the deck no longer there.

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Blaine's Crossing Through Truss Bridge

View from the blockade.

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Blain's Crossing

From Drone

Photo taken by Rob Smith in June 2020

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Blaine's Crossing

From Drone

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Blaine's Crossing

From Drone looking generally south.

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Blain's Crossing

Looking generally south

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Main Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.203660,-91.527103

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Carries Main Street over Wapsipinicon River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 323.2 Feet
Span Length: 125.0 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Wapsipinicon River on Main Street
History: Built 1952
Built: 1952

Location: Linn County

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Foundation of a former pier.

Possible predecessor of the bridge but what type remains unknown.

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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CN - Wapsipinicon River Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.200166,-91.524328

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Carries CN Railroad over Wapsipinicon River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: 3-70' Deck plate girders 124' Trestle approach
Total Length: 334.0 Feet
Span Length: 70.0 Feet

Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Wapsipinicon River on CN Railroad
History: Built 1924, approaches rebuilt 1953
Built: 1924

Location: Linn County

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Relicts from the past?

These pilings look like that of a bridge which had existed prior to this one. The bridge was built around 1900.

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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CN - Main Street Overpass (Central City)

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.203329,-91.518062

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Carries CN Railroad over Main Street/ CSAH E-16
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 67.9 Feet
Span Length: 67.9 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Main Street/ CSAH E-16 on CN Railroad
History: Built 1940; rehabilitated in 2010
Built: 1940

Location: Linn County

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2011

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Train Going Over Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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Image

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HDR of Underneath

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UP - Big Creek Bridge

Status: Derelict/abandoned

Location: 41.952174,-91.527761

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Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Big Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: 2 span Pratt pony truss with riveted connections
Total Length: 250.0 Feet
Span Length: 125.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt pony truss bridge over Big Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Bypassed and Replaced 2017
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Big Creek Pony Truss Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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UP Big Creek Bridge

I tried....

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UP - Cedar River Bridge (Tait Cummings)

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.945823,-91.634980

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Carries UPRR over Cedar River
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Concrete deck girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete deck girder bridge over Cedar River on UPRR
History: Built 1927
Built: 1927

Location: Linn County

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Tait Cummings Bridge

Taken from the little drive across from the Shack Tavern above the roller dam.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Pedestrian Bridge & Tait Cummings RR Bridg

Pedestrian bridge on Cedar River Trail.

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UP Cedar River Bridge

The other (Older) side

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CrandIC - Packinghouse Bridge

Status: Partially destroyed by flooding
To be replaced with a cable-stayed footbridge.

Location: 41.966982,-91.650166

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Carries Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway over Cedar River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: 7 - 90' Deck plate girder
Total Length: 630.0 Feet
Span Length: 90.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned deck plate girder bridge over Cedar River on Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway
History: Built 1922; Abandoned in the 1980s; Partially destroyed by flooding in 2008
Built: 1922

Location: Linn County

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Post-flooding

Photo taken and submitted by Patrick

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Pre-Flooding

Photo taken by Bill Coulson

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

West Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Old Handrails

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

From West Bank

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Pier #1

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Pier #2

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

East End

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Remaining Spans

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Overview

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Site of Span #1

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Overview

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Pier #3

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Pier #2

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Pier #6

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Remaining Spans

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

East End

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Into Spans

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

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Czech Village Railroad Bridge

Remaining Spans

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IANR - Cedar River Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.028078,-91.739768

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Carries Railroad over Cedar River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: 205' Precast Concrete Box Girder 3 x 88' TPG 2 x 100' TPG 1 x 45' DPG 11 Panel Open Deck Pile Trestle (167')
Total Length: 908.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Cedar River on Railroad
History: Built 1905; Deck plate girder added 1960; One 1905 through plate girder destroyed by derailment May 28th, 1970 and replaced with a timber trestle; Timber trestle replaced with a precast concrete trestle 2014
Built: 1905

Location: Linn County

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West View

North Side

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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East Approach Trestle

Looking north with backwaters and railroad wreckage framing the bridge.

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West View

High water kept me from getting much while I was here.

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West View

East Approach Trestle

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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West View

East Approach Trestle and Main Spans

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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Deck View

Looking West

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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Deck View

Looking West

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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Deck View

Looking West

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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West View

One month later the water had gone down appreciably.

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East Approach Trestle

North Side

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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South Side

From East Bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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South Side

From East Bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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South Side

From East Bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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East Approach Trestle

South Side

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West View

South Side

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Broken Coupler

Found this lying underneath the east approach trestle. The drawbar snapped and pulled right out of the draft gear. Must have been fun for the train crew to try and deal with here.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Broken Coupler

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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East Abutment

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TPG Footing

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Deck View

Looking West

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Looking Down

Don't walk across open-deck railroad bridges if you are afraid of heights.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Deck View

Looking East

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Railroad Wreck Swamp

This area is just south of the of west approach trestle. Look through the next few photos and you will see why I named it that...

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Railroad Wreck Swamp

Looks like there was a decent little pileup nearby at some point. Perhaps this was one of the Rock Island's wrecks that plagued the system in its final years.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Railroad Wreck Swamp

More trucks.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Approach Trestle

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Railroad Wreck Swamp

Sheet metal remnants of a railroad car. Looks like it may have come off a boxcar.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Railroad Wreck Swamp

Note that these trucks all seem to have friction bearings, which means they have been here a long, long time...

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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East Approach Trestle

Looking north

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Spans

Looking north from the west bank.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Railroad Wreck Swamp

I wonder if this big pileup and the missing TPG have anything in common? Did a derailment wipe out the span?

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Approach Trestle

Note the crumbling stone pier that was left in place and the pile trestle was built around it.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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East View

From West Abutment

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Deck View

Looking East

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Crumbling Pier

Be interesting to know exactly what the story behind this is.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Crumbling Pier

The 1973 Rock Island track chart lists 6 TPG, while the current bridge only has 5. Is this where the 6th TPG used to be? If so, what happened?

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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North Side

From East Bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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North Side

From East Bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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North Side

Note the piers in the background from an old MILW RR bridge that was torn out in the 1980s.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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North Side

From East Bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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East Approach Trestle

Photo taken by Benjamin Hucker

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East End of Bridge

Photo taken by Benjamin Hucker

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East Abutment

Photo taken by Benjamin Hucker

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East Approach Trestle

Photo taken by Benjamin Hucker

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East Approach

Photo taken by Benjamin Hucker

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East Approach

Photo taken by Benjamin Hucker

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Pier #1

Photo taken by Benjamin Hucker

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East Spans

Photo taken by Benjamin Hucker

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Piers 2 & 3

Photo taken by Benjamin Hucker

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Pier 3

Photo taken by Benjamin Hucker

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East 2/3 of Bridge

Photo taken by Benjamin Hucker

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East Approach

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Spans 1 & 2

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Spans 3 & 4

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Span 5 & West Approach Trestle

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West Approach

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West Approach

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Old Pier

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Pier 6

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West Approach & Span 5

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South Side of Bridge

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South Side of Bridge

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South Side of Bridge

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MILW Piers

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Precast Concrete Abutment

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Precast Concrete Abutment

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Precast Concrete Abutment

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Precast Concrete Pile Bent Cap

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Precast Concrete Deck Sections

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Precast Concrete Deck Sections

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New West Approach Trestle

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New West Abutment

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Steel H-Pile Bents and Caps

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Precast Concrete Pile Bent Cap

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New Approach Connection With Existing Bridge

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IANR - Cedar River Bridge

The Gazette: May 28 1970

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IANR - Cedar River Bridge

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6th Avenue Bridge (1910)

Status: Replaced on a new alignment

Location: 42.030987,-91.611639

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Carries 6th Avenue over Indian Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Indian Creek on 6th Avenue
History: Built 1910; Replaced 1947
Built: 1910

Location: Linn County

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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Courtesy of the Cedar Rapids Gazette

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CN - Cedar Lake Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.991713,-91.664988

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Carries Railroad (CN) over Cedar Lake
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Cedar Lake on Railroad (CN)
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Cedar Lake RR Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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UP - Indian Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.965333,-91.580808

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Carries Railroad over Indian Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Indian Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians SOONISH
https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/cedar-rapids-marion-cemar-trail-construction-progress-20200403

Location: 42.033115,-91.612011

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Carries Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad over Indian Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 305.0 Feet
Span Length: 90.0 Feet

Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Indian Creek on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1915; Substructure rebuilt 2021 for trail use reusing orignal girders
Built: 1915

Location: Linn County

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Photo taken by Dave Hockett

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Photo taken by Dave Hockett

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Photo taken by Dave Hockett

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Photo taken by Dave Hockett

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Photo taken by Dave Hockett

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MILW Indian Creek Bridge

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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MILW Indian Creek Bridge

"Marion"

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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MILW Indian Creek Bridge

West Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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MILW Indian Creek Bridge

West Abutment

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MILW Indian Creek Bridge

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MILW Indian Creek Bridge

Lost Grade

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MILW Indian Creek Bridge

Looking East

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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MILW Indian Creek Bridge

Pier

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MILW Indian Creek Bridge

East Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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MILW Indian Creek Bridge

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MILW Indian Creek Bridge

Plate

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

View of north side of east end

Photo taken by Dave King on July 28, 2015

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

View of south side of east end

Photo taken by Dave King on July 28, 2015

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

Date stamp

Photo taken by Dave King on July 28, 2015

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

Looking toward west abutment

Photo taken by Dave King on July 28, 2015

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

Looking east through northern girder

Photo taken by Dave King on July 28, 2015

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

Looking east through southern girder

Photo taken by Dave King on July 28, 2015

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

Deck view looking east

Photo taken by Dave King on July 28, 2015

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

View of old railing

Photo taken by Dave King on July 28, 2015

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

Deck view looking east

Photo taken by Dave King on July 28, 2015

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

Overview of the north side

Photo taken by Dave King on July 28, 2015

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

Underside looking east

Photo taken by Dave King on July 28, 2015

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

Location of other date stamp

Photo taken by Dave King on July 28, 2015

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

View from 8th Avenue. Looking South. Sad they wouldn’t just reuse this bridge.

Photo taken by Dave King on April 4, 2021

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MILW - Indian Creek Bridge

View from 8th Avenue bridge looking South. One span of girders is missing from the new bridge.

Photo taken by Dave King on April 4, 2021

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Status: Removed but not replaced

Location: 42.032670,-91.609786

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Carries Planned Rail Trail over US151/IA922/7th Avenue
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 41.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned steel stringer bridge over US151/IA922/7th Avenue on Planned Rail Trail
History: Built 1960; Removed October 2020
Built: 1960

Location: Linn County

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Photo taken by Dave Hockett

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MILW US151 Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on August 15, 2013

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MILW US151 Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on August 15, 2013

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MILW US151 Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on August 15, 2013

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Photo provided by The Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Photo taken by Luke in August 2020

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Bridge being dismantled. View from southeast.

Photo taken by Dave King

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Bridge being dismantled. View looking west

Photo taken by Dave King

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Work being done dismantling on the south end

Photo taken by Dave King

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MILW - US151 Overpass

One girder removed lays on the street while work goes on dismantling the bridge.

Photo taken by Dave King

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Bridge being dismantled. View from west

Photo taken by Dave King on October 6, 2020

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Removal work

Photo taken by Dave King on October 7, 2020

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MILW - US151 Overpass

South end removed

Photo taken by Dave King

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Breaking down concrete supports

Photo taken by Dave King

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Removal work on north end

Photo taken by Dave King on October 8, 2018

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Should have just added this to the trail that runs nearby.

Photo taken by Dave King on October 8, 2018

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MILW - US151 Overpass

View of north end work

Photo taken by Dave King on October 8, 2018

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on October 13, 2020

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on October 13, 2020

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on October 13, 2020

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on October 13, 2020

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on October 13, 2020

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on October 13, 2020

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on October 13, 2020

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Bridge gone. View from East

Photo taken by Dave King on October 28, 2020

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MILW - US151 Overpass

Gone.

Photo taken by Dave King on October 28, 2020

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MILW - US151 Overpass

North abutment.

Photo taken by Dave King on October 28, 2020

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MILW - 7th Street Overpass

Status: Removed but not replaced

Location: 42.032804,-91.602786

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Carries Future Rail Trail over 7th Street
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 25.9 Feet
Span Length: 25.9 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over 7th Street on Future Rail Trail
History: Built 1906, Removed 2012
Built: 1906

Location: Linn County

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Photo taken by Dave Hockett

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IANR - Oak Creek Bridge #3

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.013782,-91.715541

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Carries Iowa Northern Railroad over Oak Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 25.0 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Oak Creek on Iowa Northern Railroad
History: Built 1895
Built: 1895

Location: Linn County

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Friendly man allowed me access through his yard.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Photo taken by Dave King

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Photo taken by Dave King

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Photo taken by Dave King

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Photo taken by Dave King

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Photo taken by Dave King

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Photo taken by Dave King

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Photo taken by Dave King

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Photo taken by Dave King

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Photo taken by Dave King

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Looking Norht

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Date

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

North Wall

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

South Wall

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Wing Wall

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Crown

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Overview

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

South Wall

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

South Arch

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

North Arch

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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IANR Oak Creek Bridge #3

Overview

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MILW - Cedar River Bridge

Status: Removed

Location: 42.026512,-91.738763

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Carries Former Milwaukee Road over Cedar River
Design: truss/deck/warren
Design Details: 1-39'; 1-90' Deck Plate Girder 5-160' Warren deck trusses 94' Deck Plate Girder
Total Length: 1023.0 Feet
Span Length: 160.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Warren Deck Truss bridge over Cedar River on Former Milwaukee Road
History: Built 1905, widened in 1913, lost 1983
Built: 1905

Location: Linn County

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Milwaukee Road Cedar River Bridge

Before it was removed

Photo taken by Brian Hanel

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Sad Remnants...

The former bridge site as viewed looking south from the neighboring Iowa Northern RR bridge, itself a leftover from the Rock Island. Two granger railroads which are now long gone...

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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Main Piers

From east bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers

From east bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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South View

From IANR RR bridge

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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South View

From IANR RR bridge

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers

From east bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers

From east bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers

Taken from east bank with IANR RR bridge in the background

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers

IANR RR bridge in the background

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers

From east bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers

From east bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

Looking west towards the old abutment, which can barely be made out.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Pier

Looking east

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers

From west bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers

From west bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers/IANR RR bridge

From west bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers

From west bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers/IANR RR bridge

From west bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers

From west bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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Main Piers

From west bank

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Fill

Looking upwards at the west fill from the north side. The west abutment is hidden in the brush.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

North Side

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

North Side

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

Viewed from behind on top of the old fill.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

Viewed from behind on top of the old fill.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

Viewed from behind on top of the old fill.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

North Side

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

North Side

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

North Side

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

East Face

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Main Street Bridge (Old)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.203756,-91.526459

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Carries Main Street over Wapsipinicon River
Design: truss/through/hammond
Design Details: A closeup look of this photo reveals that this bridge was an example of WIBCo's Hammond design or Pratt variant that featured normal diagonals with counters that cross 2 panels. The bridge was 2 spans of 8 panels and would have been pinned and made of wrought iron.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Wapsipinicon River on Main Street
History: Built 1876 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company, Replaced 1957
Built: ca. 1880's

Location: Linn County

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Photo provided by Hank Zaletel

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Published prior to 1923

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Circa 1908

Old Postcard View

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Cedar River Trail - Prairie Creek Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 41.944565,-91.636951

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Carries Trail over Prairie Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 180.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet

Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Prairie Creek on Trail
History: Built ca. 1900
Built: 1900

Location: Linn County

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Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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As seen from C Street - looking east

Good use of an abandoned rail bridge for a very popular trail.

Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in September 2010

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

Former Through Girder Bridge location

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

North Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

Looking South

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

North Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

South Approach

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

South Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

North Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

From North Bank

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

North Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Heel

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Heel

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Cedar River Trail Prairie Creek Bridge

View from the road

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

Center Span

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

South Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

North Approach

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

South Approach

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

South Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381687

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Prairie Creek Trail Bridge

North Pier

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CRandIC - Bertram Flyover

Status: Removed

Location: 41.952808,-91.526442

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Carries Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway over Big Creek & Chicago & North Western Railway
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 500.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Girder bridge over Big Creek & Chicago & North Western Railway on Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway
History: Built 1913; Removed ca. 1928
Built: 1913

Location: Linn County

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UP - Prairie Creek Bridge #4

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.935807,-91.702774

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Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Prairie Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 240.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Prairie Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1906
Built: 1906

Location: Linn County

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UP Prairie Creek Bridge #3

View east from the west end.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013

256812

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UP Prairie Creek Bridge #3

View of the south side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013

256813

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UP Prairie Creek Bridge #3

View if the west end abutment. Old stone can still be seen.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013

256814

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UP Prairie Creek Bridge #3

View looking east down the north side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013.

256815

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UP Prairie Creek Bridge #3

View of the north side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013

256816

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UP Prairie Creek Bridge #3

View through the plate girders on the north track.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013

256817

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UP Prairie Creek Bridge #3

Underside view from between the tracks.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013.

256818

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UP Prairie Creek Bridge #3

View of underside of the south tracks.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013

256819

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UP Prairie Creek Bridge #3

View of the south side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013

256820

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View down the north side looking east.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013

256821

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UP Prairie Creek Bridge #3

View east from the west end.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013

256822

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Part of the original stone abutment on the north side of the west end.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013

256823

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UP Prairie Creek Bridge #3

Plaque reads: American Bridge Company of New York 1906.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 18, 2013

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UP - Prairie Creek Bridge #5

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.937115,-91.693676

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Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Prairie Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 224.0 Feet
Span Length: 56.0 Feet

Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Prairie Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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UP - Prairie Creek Bridge #6

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.943532,-91.650610

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Carries Railroad over Prairie Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 310.0 Feet
Span Length: 62.0 Feet

Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Prairie Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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UP - Prairie Creek Bridge #3

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.920289,-91.764164

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Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Prairie Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 275.0 Feet
Span Length: 68.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Prairie Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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CrandIC - Prairie Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.930730,-91.683011

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Carries Railroad over Prairie 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 Prairie Creek on Railroad
History: Built 1913
Built: 1913

Location: Linn County

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255781

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CRandIC Prairie Creek Bridge #2

View of the west side. Looking south. Taken June 8, 2013.

Photo taken by Dave King

255782

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CRandIC Prairie Creek Bridge #2

View looking south from north end. Taken June 8, 2013.

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255783

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CRandIC Prairie Creek Bridge #2

View of the south end railings. Looking south. Taken June 8, 2013.

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255784

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CRandIC Prairie Creek Bridge #2

View of the east side looking south. Taken June 8, 2013.

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255785

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CRandIC Prairie Creek Bridge #2

Underside. Taken June 8, 2013.

Photo taken by Dave King

255786

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CRandIC Prairie Creek Bridge #2

Underside #2. Taken June 8, 2013.

Photo taken by Dave King

255787

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CRandIC Prairie Creek Bridge #2

Date on the northwest end

Photo taken by Dave King

255788

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CRandIC Prairie Creek Bridge #2

View of the date on the southwest end. Taken June 8, 2013

Photo taken by Dave King

255789

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CRandIC Prairie Creek Bridge #2

Ladder to small area on the northeast end. Taken June 8, 2013.

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255790

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CRandIC Prairie Creek Bridge #2

Fountain drink cups were scattered inside the crawl space. Someone may have been using it as shelter. Sits on the northeast end. Taken June 8, 2013.

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CrandIC - Prairie Creek Generating Station Bridge (Old)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.938297,-91.662455

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Carries CRandIC Railroad over Prairie Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 260.0 Feet
Span Length: 42.0 Feet

Overview: Lost deck plate girder bridge over Prairie Creek on Railroad
History: Built 1949 to serve the Praire Creek Generating Station; Replaced 2002 with the pictured bridge
Built: 1949

Location: Linn County

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257823

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Photo taken by Dave King

257824

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Photo taken by Dave King

257825

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Photo taken by Dave King

257826

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Photo taken by Dave King

257827

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Photo taken by Dave King

257828

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469835

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Prairie Generating Station Bridge

The Gazette: July 4 1948

469836

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Prairie Creek Generating Station Bridge

The Gazette: July 4 1948

469839

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Prairie Generating Station Bridge

The Gazette: May 2 1948

469840

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Prairie Creek Generating Station Bridge

The Gazette: May 2 1948

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CrandIC - Small Stream Bridge

Status: Removed but not replaced

Location: 41.942869,-91.513758

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Carries Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway over Small Stream
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Small Stream on Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway
History: Built 1913; Removed ca. 1928
Built: 1913

Location: Linn County

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Waubeek Bowstring Bridge (1873)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.164342,-91.460174

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Carries Bridge Street over Wapsipinicon 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 Wapsipinicon River on Bridge Street
History: Built 1873; Trestle washed out 1888 & Replaced w/ truss 1889; Replaced 1915
Built: 1873

Location: Linn County

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246206

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Photo provided by Hank Zaletel

246207

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Photo provided by Hank Zaletel

246208

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Photo provided by Hank Zaletel

511677

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Courtesy of the Cedar Rapids Gazette

511708

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Waubeek Bridge

Quad-City Times: July 6 1866

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MILW - Prairie Creek Bridge

Status: Abandoned

Location: 41.932393,-91.709039

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Carries Abandoned Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad over Prairie Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 235.0 Feet
Span Length: 66.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Prairie Creek on Abandoned Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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253102

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge Side

Photo taken by Dave King

253103

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View Across Prairie Creek Bridge

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253104

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

253105

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View from drop off of Prairie Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

381685

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Looking West

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381684

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

East Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381682

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Looking East

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381683

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Looking East

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381681

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Overview

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381680

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Overview

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381678

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Looking East

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381679

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

West Approach

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381677

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Center Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381675

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

West Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381676

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Looking East

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381672

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381673

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Looking East

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381674

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Center Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381670

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

West Approach Bent

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381671

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381669

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

West Approach

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381667

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

West Approach

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381668

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

West Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381665

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Looking East

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381666

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Missing Grade

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381664

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Abandoned Prairie Creek Bridge

Looking West

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UP - Abbe Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.952676,-91.524439

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Carries Railroad over Abbe Creek
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 Abbe Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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UP Abbe Creek Bridge

Replacement

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 4, 2013

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UP - Abbe Creek Bridge #2

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.945116,-91.502198

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Carries Railroad over Abbe Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Abbe Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail - Hoosier Creek Tributary Stone Culvert

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 41.888205,-91.598637

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Carries Cedar Valley Nature Trail over Hoosier Creek Tributary
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 12.0 Feet
Span Length: 12.0 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Hoosier Creek Tributary on Cedar Valley Nature Trail
History: Built 1890
Built: 1890

Location: Linn County

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249327

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Photo taken by Dave Darby

249328

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Photo taken by Dave Darby

249329

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Photo taken by Dave Darby

253520

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Hoover Trail Stone Culvert

Photo taken by Dave King

253521

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View from road

Photo taken by Dave King

381720

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Ely Stone Arch

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381718

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Ely Stone Arch

Looking South

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381719

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Ely Stone Arch

Angle View

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381717

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Ely Stone Arch

Date

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381715

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Ely Stone Arch

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381716

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Ely Stone Arch

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381714

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Ely Stone Arch

Wing Wall

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381712

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Ely Stone Arch

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381713

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Ely Stone Arch

South Wall

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381711

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Ely Stone Arch

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

381710

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Ely Stone Arch

Overview

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I-380 5-in-1 Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.978889,-91.672778

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Carries Interstate 380 and street over Cedar River
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 685.1 Feet
Span Length: 67.9 Feet

Overview: Stringer bridge over Cedar River on Interstate 380 and street
History: Built 1979 as a multilevel bridge crossing the Cedar River
Built: 1979

Location: Linn County

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380 5in1 Dam

View from the Tree of 5 Seasons.

Photo taken by Dave King

275714

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I-380 Bridge

380 is above and the dam is below.

Photo taken by Dave King February 23, 2013

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IANR - Dry Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.062381,-91.801055

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Carries Iowa Northern Railway over Dry Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 150.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Dry Creek on Iowa Northern Railway
History: Built 1896
Built: 1896

Location: Linn County

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Photo provided by Hank Zaletel

267553

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IANR Dry Creek Bridge

View from the west

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

430474

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Palo Rail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430475

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Palo Rail Bridge

North Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430476

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Palo Rail Bridge

North Span

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430477

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Palo Rail Bridge

Bridge Seat

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430478

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Palo Rail Bridge

South Span

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430479

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Palo Rail Bridge

South Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430480

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Palo Rail Bridge

Center span

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430481

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Palo Rail Bridge

South Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430482

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Palo Rail Bridge

South Span

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430483

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Palo Rail Bridge

Center Span

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430484

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Palo Rail Bridge

Looking South

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430485

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Palo Rail Bridge

Bridge Corner

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430486

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Palo Rail Bridge

Rehabilitation

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430487

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Palo Rail Bridge

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430488

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Palo Rail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430489

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Palo Rail Bridge

South Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430490

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Palo Rail Bridge

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430491

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Palo Rail Bridge

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430492

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Palo Rail Bridge

North Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430493

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Palo Rail Bridge

North Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018

430494

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Palo Rail Bridge

Overview

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430495

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Palo Rail Bridge

Overview

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430496

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Palo Rail Bridge

Overview

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CNW - Indian Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.965346,-91.580808

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Carries Railroad over Indian Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Indian Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Hills Mill Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.229800,-91.452011

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Carries Hills Mill Road over Buffalo Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Buffalo Creek on Hills Mill Road
History: Built circa 1890
Built: 1890

Location: Linn County

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IA13 Wapsipinicon River Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge upstream

Location: 42.205681,-91.529455

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Carries Marion Road over Wapsipinicon River
Design: truss/through/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren through truss with all verticals
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Wapsipinicon River on Marion Road
History: Built 1929; Replaced 1973
Built: 1929

Location: Linn County

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MILW - Cedar River Bridge (Original)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.012361,-91.744832

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Carries Railroad (MILW) over Cedar River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Cedar River on Railroad (MILW)
History: Built 1881, Rebuilt 1900; Replaced 1905
Built: 1900

Location: Linn County

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Remains

Photo taken by Keel Clemmens

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16th Avenue Bridge (1875)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.966893,-91.658995

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Carries 16th Avenue 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 16th Avenue
History: Built 1875; Replaced 1910
Built: 1875

Location: Linn County

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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MILW - Prairie Creek Backwaters Bridge

Status: Abandoned

Location: 41.932889,-91.708361

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Carries Railroad over Branch of Prairie Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer. Rail has been removed.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned timber stringer bridge over Branch of Prairie Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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253150

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Abandoned Timber Stinger Bridge (1)

The small shelter was just over the left side. Didn't spend much time here after I found the shack.

Photo taken by Dave King

253151

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Abandoned Timber Stringer Bridge (2)

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IANR - Drainage Tube Culvert

Status: Open

Location: 42.058632,-91.797076

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Carries IANR over Unnamed Drainage Stream
Design: culvert
Design Details: Tube Culvert with 1906 enscribed on it.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Culvert bridge over Unnamed Drainage Stream on IANR
History: Built in 1906
Built: 1906

Location: Linn County

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1906 IANR Tube Culvert

Photo taken by Dave King

253155

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Close Up 1906 Tube Culvert IANR

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IANR - Oak Creek Bridge #1

Status: Open

Location: 42.021753,-91.724038

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Carries Railroad (IANR) over Oak Creek
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Oak Creek on Railroad (IANR)
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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IANR Creek Culvert

Photo taken by Dave King

253213

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IANR Creek Culvert (2)

Photo taken by Dave King

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Driveway Bridge

Status: Open to private traffic

Location: 42.121889,-91.687307

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Carries Driveway over East Otter Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over East Otter Creek on Driveway
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Private Drive Pony Truss

Photo taken by Dave King

254221

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Photo taken by Dave King

254222

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Photo taken by Dave King

254223

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Photo taken by Dave King

254224

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254225

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Inland Steel

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West Cemetery Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.927450,-91.783277

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Carries West Cemetery Road over Oscar Creek
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Concrete deck girder
Total Length: 25.9 Feet
Span Length: 24.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete deck girder bridge over Oscar Creek on West Cemetery Road
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917

Location: Linn County

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West Cemetery Road Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

253527

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West Cemetery Road Marker

1917 can be seen in the middle of the marker.

Photo taken by Dave King

255771

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W Cemetery Road Bridge

Taken June 8, 2013

Photo taken by Dave King

255772

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W Cemetery Road Bridge

Taken June 8, 2013

Photo taken by Dave King

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RI - Stone Culvert

Status: Abandoned

Location: 42.135112,-91.733973

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Carries Railroad (RI) over Intermittent Stream
Design: culvert/stone
Design Details: Stone culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned stone culvert bridge over Intermittent Stream on Railroad (RI)
History: Line abandoned 1976
Built:

Location: Linn County

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RI Stone Culvert

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1st Avenue Bridge (1885)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.977167,-91.671703

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Carries 1st 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 1st Avenue
History: Built 1885 ; replaced 1920
Built: 1885

Location: Linn County

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3rd Avenue Bridge (1872)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.975349,-91.670276

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Carries 3rd Avenue 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 3rd Avenue
History: Built 1872, Replaced 1911
Built: 1872

Location: Linn County

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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Wanatee Park Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.017887,-91.558106

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Carries Ski Lodge Road over Wanatee Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Bridge over Branch of Wanatee Creek on Ski Lodge Road
History: Built 1926 when the Lincoln Highway was rerouted
Built: 1926

Location: Linn County

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Squaw Creek Bridge (1)

Just after entering the park.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Squaw Creek Bridge (2)

Photo taken by Dave King

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Squaw Creek Bridge (3)

Photo taken by Dave King

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Squaw Creek Bridge (4)

Photo taken by Dave King

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Squaw Creek Bridge (5)

Photo taken by Dave King

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Squaw Creek Bridge (6)

Photo taken by Dave King

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Squaw Creek Bridge (7)

Looking towards the entrance/exit of park.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Squaw Creek Park Bridge & Culvert

View from just before entering the park. Culvert is easily seen, the bridge is to the right in the photo.

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Wanatee Creek Park Culvert

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.017083,-91.557849

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Carries Ski Lodge Road over Wanatee Creek
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Bridge over Wanatee Creek on Ski Lodge Road
History: Built in1926 when the Lincoln Highway was re-routed
Built: 1926

Location: Linn County

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Squaw Creek Park Culvert (1)

Photo taken by Dave King

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Squaw Creek Park Culvert (2)

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Squaw Creek Park Culvert (3)

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Squaw Creek Park Culvert & Bridge

This is a view from before turning into the entrance of the park. The bridge is to the right.

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McCloud Run Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Slated for demolition and replacement anticipated let date November 2015. Project BROS-1187(767)--8J-57

Location: 42.012653,-91.665243

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Carries McCloud Place NE over McCloud Run
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Lost steel stringer bridge over McCloud Run on McCloud Place NE
History: Replaced 2017
Built: 1900

Location: Linn County

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Mccloud Run Bridge (1)

Photo taken by Dave King

253365

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Mccloud Run Bridge (2)

Looking towards the parking lot.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Mccloud Run Bridge (3)

Photo taken by Dave King

253367

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Mccloud Run Bridge (4)

Photo taken by Dave King

253368

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Mccloud Run Bridge (5)

Photo taken by Dave King

253369

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Mccloud Run Bridge (6)

Photo taken by Dave King

253370

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Mccloud Rub Bridge (7)

Photo taken by Dave King

253371

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Mccloud Run Bridge (8)

Looking towards Center Point Road.

Photo taken by Dave King

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McCloud Run Bridge

View of the south side

Photo taken by Dave King in July 2016

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McCloud Run Bridge

View of the north side

Photo taken by Dave King in July 2016

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McCloud Run Bridge

View from the west end

Photo taken by Dave King in July 2016

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McCloud Run Bridge

Half the bridge still stands and carries traffic

Photo taken by Dave King on August 29, 2017

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McCloud Run

Stringers removed from one half of bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on August 29, 2017

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McCloud Run Bridge

Close up showing one lane of bridge still standing

Photo taken by Dave King on August 29, 2017

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Replacement

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Replacement

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UP - Concrete Culvert

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.939646,-91.701513

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Carries UP Railroad over Unnamed Stream
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Unnamed Stream on UP Railroad
History: Built 1918
Built: 1918

Location: Linn County

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1918 Concrete Culvert

1918 can be seen if enlarged.

Photo taken by Dave King

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RI - Drainage Tube Culvert

Status: Derelict/abandoned 1976

Location: 42.025772,-91.717486

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Carries former RI RR over Drainage
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete tube culvert. One side is in bad condition and falling apart. The numbers '190' can be seen of what's left of the date. Tracks have long been removed from this line.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned concrete culvert bridge over Drainage on former Rock Island Railroad
History: Built sometime between 1900-1909, abandoned 1976
Built: ca. 1900

Location: Linn County

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Railroad Culvert (1)

Culvert facing west. What's left of date can just be seen above the tube.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Railroad Culvert (2)

Culvert facing west. Whats left of the date is just above the tube. 190 still visible.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Railroad Culvert (3)

Culvert facing west. Not in the best condition.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Railroad Culvert (4)

Culvert facing east. Can be seen from Ushers Ferry Road.

Photo taken by Dave King

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CN - Railroad Street Overpass

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.279182,-91.535521

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Carries Railroad (CN) over Railroad Street
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Bridge over Railroad Street on Railroad (CN)
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Railroad St. Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King

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UP - Stone Arch

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.961609,-91.570898

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Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Unnamed Stream
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 10.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Bridge over Unnamed Stream on UP
History: Built 1890 during a double tracking project
Built: 1890

Location: Linn County

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Stone Arch

Photo taken by Dave King

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Stone Arch 2

Photo taken by Dave King

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Stone Arch 3

Photo taken by Dave King

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Stone Arch 4

Photo taken by Dave King

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Stone Arch 5

View from edge of Bertram Road.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Stone Arch 6

View from the car

Photo taken by Dave King

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8th Avenue Bridge (1938)

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.971286,-91.665557

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Carries 8th Avenue over Cedar River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Haunched steel stringer
Total Length: 658.2 Feet
Span Length: 116.1 Feet

Overview: Haunched steel stringer bridge over Cedar River on 8th Avenue
History: Built 1938; rehabilitated 1987
Built: 1938

Location: Linn County

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8th Ave Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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8th Ave Bridge 2

Photo taken by Dave King

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8th Ave Bridge 3

That is the new Federal Courthouse in the back left.

Photo taken by Dave King

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8th Ave Bridge 4

Photo taken by Dave King

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8th Ave Bridge 5

View from underneath of steel beams.

Photo taken by Dave King

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8th Ave Bridge 6

Only plaque left.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail - East Otter Creek Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 42.134567,-91.679220

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Carries Cedar Valley Nature Trail over East Otter Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 55.0 Feet
Span Length: 55.0 Feet

Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over East Otter Creek on Cedar Valley Nature Trail
History: Built 1914
Built: 1914

Location: Linn County

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Otter Creek RR Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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Otter Creek RR Bridge

Underside. Was losing light fast.

Photo taken by Dave King

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East Otter Creek RR Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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CVNT East Otter Creek Bridge

View of the west side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT East Otter Creek Bridge

View of the north abutment and west side.

Photo taken by Dave King

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CVNT East Otter Creek Bridge

View of where the plaque is located. West side of bridge by the south abutment.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 2013

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CVNT East Otter Creek Bridge

Plaque

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CVNT East Otter Creek Bridge

1914 Plaque just below the underside of the plate girder on the south abutment.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT East Otter Creek Bridge

Underside and east side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT East Otter Creek Bridge

View of the east side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT East Otter Creek Bridge

Underside

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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East Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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East Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Plate #1

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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East Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Plate #2

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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East Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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East Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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East Otter Creek Trail Bridge

North Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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East Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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East Otter Creek Trail Bridge

South Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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East Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Looking South

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail - Apple Creek Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 42.199446,-91.787318

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Carries Cedar Valley Nature Trail over Apple Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Bridge over Apple Creek on Cedar Valley Nature Trail
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Apple Creek Nature Trail Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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Apple Creek Nature Trail Bridge 2

Photo taken by Dave King

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Apple Creek Nature Trail Bridge 3

Photo taken by Dave King

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Apple Creek Nature Trail Bridge 4

Photo taken by Dave King

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Apple Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.192407,-91.783796

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Carries Washington Street over Apple Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 42.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Apple Creek on Washington Street
History: Built 1935; rehabilitated 1976
Built: 1935

Location: Linn County

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Apple Creek Bridge

View of the south side

Photo taken by Dave King in Summer 2013

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Apple Creek Bridge

View from the west end looking east

Photo taken by Dave King in Summer 2013

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Apple Creek Bridge 3

Underside

Photo taken by Dave King in Summer 2013

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Apple Creek Bridge 5

View of the grated deck

Photo taken by Dave King in Summer 2013

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IA920 Branch Blue Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.191000,-91.781855

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Carries Franklin Street over Branch Blue Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 21.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet

Overview: Slab bridge over Branch Blue Creek on Franklin Street
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Linn County

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Franklin Street Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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Franklin Street Bridge 2

Photo taken by Dave King

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Franklin Street Bridge 3

Photo taken by Dave King

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Franklin Street Bridge 4

Photo taken by Dave King

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Franklin Street Bridge 5

Photo taken by Dave King

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Franklin Street Bridge 6

Photo taken by Dave King

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Vine Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.194444,-91.785278

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Carries Vine Street over Apple Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Slab bridge over Apple Creek on Vine Street
History: Built 1912; rehabilitated 1985
Built: 1912

Location: Linn County

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Cedar Rapids Country Club Bridge

Status: Open

Location: 42.004391,-91.624854

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Carries Golf Path over Indian Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Indian Creek on Golf Path
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Cedar Rapids Country Club Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on January 27, 2014

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Cottage Grove Avenue WPA Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.995163,-91.609853

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Carries Cottage Grove Avenue over Small Stream
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 Small Stream on Cottage Grove Avenue
History: Built by WPA in 1940
Built: 1940

Location: Linn County

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Cottage Grove Avenue WPA Bridge

View of the north side

Photo taken by Dave King

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Cottage Grove Avenue WPA Bridge

View of the arch from the north

Photo taken by Dave King

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Cottage Grove Avenue WPA Bridge

View of the south side

Photo taken by Dave King

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Cottage Grove Avenue WPA Bridge

View looking southeast

Photo taken by Dave King

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Cottage Grove Avenue WPA Bridge

Small marker

Photo taken by Dave King

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Cottage Grove Avenue WPA Bridge

WPA plaque

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CN - Drainage Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.144908,-91.623233

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Carries Railroad (CN) over Low Area
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 56.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Low Area on Railroad
History: Built 1965
Built: 1965

Location: Linn County

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Alburnett Railroad Bridge

Looking South

Photo taken by Dave King

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CRandIC/UP Overpass

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.938462,-91.685509

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Carries CRandIC Railway over UP Railroad
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over UP Railroad on CRandIC Railway
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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CRandIC RR Bridge

View of the east side.

Photo taken by Dave King

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CRandIC RR Bridge (2)

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Ely Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.943178,-91.636041

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Carries Ely Road SW over Unknown Stream
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Slab bridge over Unknown Stream on Ely Road SW
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Ely Road Bridge (1)

View of the east side.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Ely Road Bridge (2)

View of the west side

Photo taken by Dave King

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Ely Road Bridge (3)

View looking West from Old River Road.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Ely Road Bridge (4)

View south down Ely Road. Old River Road is left after bridge.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Ely Road Bridge (5)

View looking south of the west side of bridge.

Photo taken by Dave King

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UP - Drainage Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.957131,-91.599156

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Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Drainage
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Drainage on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Photo taken by Dave King

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Photo taken by Dave King

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UP RR Drainage Bridge

44th Street and Otis Road in background.

Photo taken by Dave King

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View from Otis Road

Photo taken by Dave King

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UP - Drainage Bridge #2

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.959365,-91.595652

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Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Drainage
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Drainage on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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UP RR Bridge 2

View from Otis Road

Photo taken by Dave King

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Ink Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.936695,-91.409733

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Carries Ink Road over Drainage
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete slab bridge over Drainage on Ink Road
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Ink Road Bridge

View looking North

Photo taken by Dave King

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Ink Road Bridge (2)

East side

Photo taken by Dave King

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Ink Road Bridge Marker

Photo taken by Dave King

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Little Big Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.061369,-91.440720

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Carries 5th Avenue over Little Big Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 27.9 Feet
Span Length: 25.9 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Little Big Creek on 5th Avenue
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915

Location: Linn County

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5th Avenue Bridge

View of the North side.

Photo taken by Dave King

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5th Ave Bridge

View looking East on 5th Ave.

Photo taken by Dave King

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5th Ave Bridge

View looking West on 5th Avenue.

Photo taken by Dave King

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5th Avenue Bridge

Underside

Photo taken by Dave King

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Springville Public Drive Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.056510,-91.436453

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Carries Public Drive over Drainage
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culverte bridge over Drainage on Public Drive
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Springville Bridge

Looking south of the north side of bridge.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Springville Bridge

View north of the south side of bridge.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Springville Bridge

View of the inside of the south rail.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Springville Bridge

View looking east

Photo taken by Dave King

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Springville Bridge

View looking west

Photo taken by Dave King

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RI - West Otter Creek Bridge

Status: Removed but not replaced

Location: 42.107343,-91.717172

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Carries Railroad (RI) over West Otter Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: 5 x 32' I-Beam Spans
Total Length: 160.0 Feet
Span Length: 32.0 Feet

Overview: Lost steel stringer bridge over West Otter Creek on Railroad (RI)
History: Line abandoned 1976, bridge removed shortly thereafter
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Old Railroad Bridge

Remnants can be seen from the bridge on Otter Road looking west.

Photo taken by Dave King

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West View

Like Dave's photo, mine was taken looking west from the adjacent road bridge. I wanted to poke around some more and get some better shots, but the former bridge site is now abutted on either side by housing. Note that the Rock Island took the time to outfit this little bridge's piers with ice protection.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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Courtesy of the Cedar Rapids Gazette

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RI - West Otter Creek Bridge #2

Status: Removed but not replaced

Location: 42.110605,-91.716958

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Carries Railroad (RI) over West Otter Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: 5 x 32' I Beam Spans on stone supports
Total Length: 160.0 Feet
Span Length: 32.0 Feet

Overview: Lost steel stringer bridge over West Otter Creek on Railroad (RI)
History: Built ?; Damaged by derailment & reset 1969; Line abandoned 1976, bridge removed shortly thereafter
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Railroad Bridge #2

4 stone remnants can still be seen through the trees on Otter Road

Photo taken by Dave King

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Old Railroad bridge

The first pillar closest to the road.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Old RR bridge

The second pillar is on the left, the third is behind the bush in the middle and the fourth is on the right in the photo.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Piers #1&2

Looking SW down the channel where the bridge formerly crossed.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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Piers #2&3

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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Piers #3&4 and Northern Abutment

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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Log Jam

A decent little log jam is backed up behind the piers.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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Status: Removed

Location: 41.974312,-91.668817

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Carries CIC Railroad over Cedar River
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 Cedar River on CIC Railroad
History: Built 1904; Abandoned 1953; Removed 1966
Built: 1904

Location: Linn County

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Photo provided by Hank Zaletel

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Oak Creek Drive Arch Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.028652,-91.714970

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Carries Oak Creek Drive NE over Oak Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 24.0 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet

Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Oak Creek on Oak Creek Drive NE
History: Built 1993
Built: 1993

Location: Linn County

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Oak Creek Drive Bridge

View of the south side.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Oak Creek Drive Bridge

View of the north side

Photo taken by Dave King

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Oak Creek Drive Bridge

View looking west

Photo taken by Dave King

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MILW - Big Creek Bridge

Status: Removed but not replaced; Stone Pillar Remnants Remain

Location: 42.020984,-91.478459

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Carries Former Milwaukee Railroad over Big Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Big Creek on Former Milwaukee Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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MILW Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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MILW bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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MILW bridge

Stone can just be seen through the trees. West side of the creek.

Photo taken by Dave King

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MILW

Stone can barely be seen through the trees. This is on the east side of the creek

Photo taken by Dave King

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Old Abandoned Railroad Bridge Stone Supports

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

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IANR - Culvert

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.055174,-91.793336

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Carries IANR over Drainage
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Stone culvert bridge over Drainage on IANR
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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IANR Stone Culvert

Will find out if there's a date on the other side.

Photo taken by Dave King

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IANR Stone Culvert

Can be seen from Covington Road.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Vinton Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.066139,-91.804177

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Carries Vinton Street over Drainage
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete slab bridge over Drainage on Vinton Street
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Vinton Street Bridge

View looking east

Photo taken by Dave King

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Vinton Street Bridge Marker

Photo taken by Dave King

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Vinton Street Bridge

View of the North side

Photo taken by Dave King

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Vinton Street bridge

View of the south side

Photo taken by Dave King

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MILW - Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Status: Removed but not replaced

Location: 42.030342,-91.712932

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Carries former MILW RR over Ushers Ferry Road NE
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Ushers Ferry Road NE/former RI RR on former MILW RR
History: Abandoned and removed approx. 1980
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Old Railroad Overpass

Remnant

Photo taken by Dave King

255600

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Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Photo taken June 6, 2013

Photo taken by Dave King

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North View

The former MILW RR is on either side of the road in the trees. The remaining abutment is the west one, which is in the trees on the left side of the road.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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South View

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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West Abutment

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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MILW Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Was able to finally see the culvert through the trees. View of the south side.

Photo taken by Dave King on October 21, 2013

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MILW Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

South side

Photo taken by Dave King on October 21, 2013

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MILW Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on October 21, 2013

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MILW Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Full view of the abutment and culvert. They are tearing down trees around it.

Photo taken by Dave King on February 3, 2013

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MILW Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Without the trees there's a good look at where the track used to run.

Photo taken by Dave King on February 3, 2013

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MILW - Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on April 12, 2014

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MILW - Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on April 14, 2014

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MILW - Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on April 14, 2014

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MILW - Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on April 14, 2014

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MILW - Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Culvert remains, abutment completely removed.

Photo taken by Dave King on April 28, 2014

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MILW - Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on April 28, 2014

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MILW - Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King on April 28, 2014

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MILW - Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

New Highway 100 bridge almost complete

Photo taken by Dave King

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MILW - Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

New Highway 100 bridge almost complete

Photo taken by Dave King on March 14, 2015

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MILW - Ushers Ferry Road Overpass

Where the abutment used to be

Photo taken by Dave King on March 14, 2015

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CN - Dry Creek Draingage Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.184386,-91.598116

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Carries Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad over Drainage Ditch
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Small Stream on Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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CCP RR Bridge

View of the south side.

Photo taken by Dave King

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CCP RR Bridge

View looking west.

Photo taken by Dave King

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CCP RR Bridge

View of the east side.

Photo taken by Dave King

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CCP RR Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King

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Image

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CCP RR Bridge

View of rail and walkway

Photo taken by Dave King

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Image

This was on the yield sign next to the bridge. Not sure if its related to the bridge.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Buffalo Road Bridge

Status: Road is closed; bridge still there

Location: 42.033411,-91.703414

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Carries Buffalo Road over Drainage
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Drainage on Buffalo Road
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Buffalo Road Bridge

View of the east side

Photo taken by Dave King

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Buffalo Road Bridge

View looking south

Photo taken by Dave King

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Buffalo Road Bridge Marker

Photo taken by Dave King

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Buffalo Road Culvert

Photo taken by Dave King on March 20, 2021

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CN - Dry Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.055432,-91.667987

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Carries Railroad over Dry Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Dry Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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CN Dry Creek Bridge

View of the east side. Taken June 8, 2013

Photo taken by Dave King

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CN Dry Creek Bridge

View of the east side. Taken June 8, 2013

Photo taken by Dave King

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CN Dry Creek Bridge

View of the west side. Taken June 8, 2013

Photo taken by Dave King

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CN Dry Creek Bridge

View looking north. Taken June 8, 2013

Photo taken by Dave King

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5th Street Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.056845,-91.445791

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Carries 5th Street over East Big Creek
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 East Big Creek on 5th Street
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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East Otter Creek Bridge

Status: Removed but not replaced

Location: 42.113516,-91.704513

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Carries Low Lane over East Otter Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 104.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over East Otter Creek on Low Lane
History: Built 1903; rehabilitated 1926
Built: 1903

Location: Linn County

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Spring Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new culvert 1992

Location: 41.883381,-91.425377

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Carries Spring Cr.Rd. over Spring Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 46.9 Feet
Span Length: 44.9 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Spring Creek on Spring Cr.Rd.
History: Built 1909; Replaced 1992
Built: 1909

Location: Linn County

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MILW/RI Overpass

Status: Demolished, abutments remaining

Location: 42.027492,-91.732369

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Carries former MILW RR over IANR/former RI RR
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 IANR/former RI RR on abandoned MILW RR
History: Abandoned and removed approx. 1980
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Downgrade (NW)

The former RI/current day IANR line has a short but steep section of track here as it drops down underneath the former MILW line and then curves into the Cedar River Valley.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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West View

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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Overview

South Side

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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East Abutment

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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East Abutment

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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West Abutment

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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West Abutment

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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Overview

North Side

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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East View

Looking up hill at this section of track towards the bridge site.

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in June 2013

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Photo taken by Craig Williams in May 1995

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CN - Buffalo Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.285087,-91.528177

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Carries CN Railroad over Buffalo Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 319.0 Feet
Span Length: 75.0 Feet

Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Buffalo Creek on CN Railroad
History: Deck Plate Girders Built 1924. Trestle Built 1959
Built: 1924

Location: Linn County

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CN Buffalo Creek Bridge

View of the east side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken Spring 2013

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CN Buffalo Creek Bridge

View of the east side

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken Spring 2013

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CN Buffalo Creek Bridge

View of the west side

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken Spring 2013

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Photo taken by Craig Williams

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IC - Buffalo Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.284984,-91.527480

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Carries Railroad (IC) over Buffalo Creek
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Linville variant Whipple through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Linville variant Whipple through truss bridge over Buffalo Creek on Railroad (IC)
History: Built Ca. 1868, Relocated Here Date Unknown; Replaced 1924
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Coggon Bridge

Photo taken at the History Center in Cedar Rapids.

Photo of photo at History Center

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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F Avenue Bridge (1914)

Status: Removed

Location: 41.979235,-91.673498

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Carries B Avenue NE/F Avenue NW over Cedar Rapids
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Cedar Rapids on B/F Avenue
History: Built 1914. Removed after completion of I-380 5-in-1 dam in 1978
Built: 1914

Location: Linn County

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B Ave Bridge

Original builders plaque from the bridge. Located at the History Center in Cedar Rapids. Viewable by asking at the library.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 22, 2013

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B Ave Bridge

Government officials plaque. Found at the History Center in Cedar Rapids. Viewable by asking at the library.

Photo taken by Dave King

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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F Avenue Bridge

Photo from old postcard

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F Avenue Bridge (1875)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.979267,-91.673391

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Carries B/F Avenue 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 B/F Avenue
History: Built 1875; Replaced in 1914 by concrete arch
Built: 1875

Location: Linn County

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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US151 East Big Creek Bridge (Old)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.050217,-91.462403

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Carries US 151 over East Big 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 East Big Creek on US 151
History: Built 1914; Replaced 1961
Built: 1914

Location: Linn County

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Marion-Springville Road Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.050217,-91.462403

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Carries Marion-Springville Road over East Big Creek
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: WIBCo design tubular Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bowstring pony truss bridge over East Big Creek on Marion-Springville Road
History: Built 18XX; Replaced 1914
Built:

Location: Linn County

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IANR - Oak Creek Bridge #2

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.017409,-91.718078

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Carries IANR Railroad over Oak Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony through girder bridge over Oak Creek on IANR Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail - Troll Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 42.140770,-91.680116

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Carries Cedar Valley Nature Trail over Drainage
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Drainage on Cedar Valley Nature Trail
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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CVNT Troll Bridge

Unfortunately the overgrowth was too high to get a decent photo. This was the only photo that showed a part of the timber support beam.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT Troll Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail - Fishel Road Overpass

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 42.135296,-91.679335

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Carries Cedar Valley Nature Trail over Fishel Road
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 20.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Fishel Road on Cedar Valley Nature Trail
History: Built 1914
Built: 1914

Location: Linn County

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Fischel Road Underpass

Photo taken by Dave King

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Fischel Road Underpass

Underside

Photo taken by Dave King

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Fischel Road Underpass

Photo taken by Dave King

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Fischel Road Underpass

Photo taken by Dave King

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CVNT Fishel Road Overpass

View looking east

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT Fishel Road Overpass

View looking west.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT Fishel Road Overpass

Underside

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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Image

Photo taken by Dave King

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Image

Photo taken by Dave King

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CVNT Fishel Road Overpass

Photo taken by Dave King

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Image

Photo taken by Dave King

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Fishel Road Trail Bridge

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Fishel Road Trail Bridge

Under Bridge

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Fishel Road Trail Bridge

Cracked Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Fishel Road Trail Bridge

Missing Plate

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Fishel Road Trail Bridge

South Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Fishel Road Trail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Fishel Road Trail Bridge

North Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Fishel Road Trail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail - West Otter Creek Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 42.163001,-91.713607

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Carries Cedar Valley Nature Trail over West Otter Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 100.0 Feet
Span Length: 85.0 Feet

Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over West Otter Creek on Cedar Valley Nature Trail
History: Built 1914
Built: 1914

Location: Linn County

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CVNT West Otter Creek Overpass

View of the southwest side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT West Otter Creek Overpass

View of the southwest side

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT West Otter Creek Overpass

1914 plaque. Plaque on the other side is missing.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT West Otter Creek Overpass

View of the southwest side of the east-most arch.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT West Otter Creek Overpass

View of the southwest side of the west-most arch.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT West Otter Creek Overpass

Southwest side of the west end.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT West Otter Creek Overpass

View of the southwest side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT West Otter Creek Overpass

Best I could get from the northeast side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

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CVNT West Otter Creek Overpass

Northeast side.

Photo taken by Dave King; June 30, 2013

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Looking South

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Looking South

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

South Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

South Arch

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Plate

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

North Abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

North Arch

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Missing Plate

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Substructure

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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West Otter Creek Trail Bridge

Center Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in February 2017

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Mt. Vernon Road Spiral Footbridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 41.977987,-91.653121

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Carries Pedestrian Pathway over Mt. Vernon Road
Design: frame/concrete
Design Details: Concrete rigid frame
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete rigid frame bridge over Mt. Vernon Road on Pedestrian Pathway
History: Reportedly built in the 1960s
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Pedestrian Overpass

View of the west side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

257845

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Pedestrian Overpass

View from the southwest.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

257846

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Pedestrian Overpass

View of the west side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

257847

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Pedestrian Overpass

View looking north.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

257848

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Pedestrian Overpass

Underside

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

257849

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Pedestrian Overpass

View from the northwest.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

257850

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Pedestrian Overpass

View of the east side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

257851

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Pedestrian Overpass

View of the east side and underside.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

257852

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Pedestrian Overpass

View of the east side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 30, 2013

257853

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Pedestrian Overpass

View of the circle walkway.

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Pipeline 60th Avenue Overpass

Status:

Location: 41.920197,-91.688919

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Carries Pipeline over 69th Avenue
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Warren through truss bridge over 69th Avenue on Pipeline
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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257858

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Pipeline 60th Avenue Overpass

View of the west side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 1, 2013

257859

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Pipeline 60th Avenue Overpass

View of the east side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 1, 2013

257860

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Pipeline 60th Avenue Overpass

Underside

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 1, 2013

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76th Avenue Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.905553,-91.700506

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Carries 76th Avenue SW over Small stream
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Concrete culvert bridge over Small stream on 76th Avenue SW
History: Replaced
Built:

Location: Linn County

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257863

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Photo taken by Dave King

257864

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Photo taken by Dave King

257865

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Photo taken by Dave King

257866

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Image

Photo taken by Dave King

257867

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Photo taken by Dave King

257868

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Image

Photo taken by Dave King

257869

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail - East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.201728,-91.799599

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Carries Cedar Valley Nature Trail over East Branch Blue Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over East Branch Blue Creek on Cedar Valley Nature Trail
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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258059

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CVNT East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

View of the south side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 1, 2013

258060

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CVNT East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

View of the north side.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 1, 2013

258061

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CVNT East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

View from the west end looking east.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 1, 2013

258062

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CVNT East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

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MILW - Simmons Creek Bridge

Status: Lost long before it was the trail; Replaced by a new pedestrian flatcar bridge 2001

Location: 42.028998,-91.452670

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Carries Grant Wood Trail over Simmons Creek
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Simmons Creek on Grant Wood Trail
History: Bridge was lost before trail was considered; flatcar bridge built 2001
Built:

Location: Linn County

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258885

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MILW Simmons Creek Bridge

Original stone support still in place. Concrete had been set at the top.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 5, 2013

258886

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MILW Simmons Creek Bridge

View of the supports and new bridge along Grant Wood Trail.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 5, 2013

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Center Point Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.160914,-91.809770

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Carries Road 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 Road
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Center Point Bridge

Old stone support

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 2, 2013

261626

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Center Point Bridge

Old stone support

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 2, 2013

280880

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RI - Nelson Creek Bridge

Status: Demolished

Location: 42.144319,-91.743345

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Carries former Rock Island RR over Nelson 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 Nelson Creek on former Rock Island RR
History: Abandoned and removed ca. 1976
Built:

Location: Linn County

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261514

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SE View

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

261515

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West View

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

261516

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North View

Vehicles on I-80 in the background

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

261517

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North View

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

261518

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South View

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in July 2013

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RI - Otter Creek Bridge

Status: Removed

Location: 42.095725,-91.717236

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Carries abandoned railroad (RI) over Otter Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: 11 Panel Open Deck Pile Trestle
Total Length: 154.0 Feet
Span Length: 14.0 Feet

Overview: Lost wooden trestle over Otter Creek on abandoned railroad (RI)
History: Abandoned and removed ca 1976
Built: 1976

Location: Linn County

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RI Otter Creek Bridge

View from the road

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 4, 2013

261807

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RI Otter Creek Bridge

Both ends still have timber stumps, view from the south bank

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 4, 2013

261808

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RI Otter Creek Bridge

View of the north bank

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 4, 2013

261809

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RI Otter Creek Bridge

View of the south bank

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 4, 2013

261810

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RI Otter Creek Bridge

Long view of where the bridge crossed

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 4, 2013

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CrandIC - Squaw Creek Bridge

Status: Abandoned

Location: 41.973339,-91.570863

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Carries Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway over Squaw Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned slab bridge over Squaw Creek on Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway
History: Built 1913; Abandoned ca. 1928
Built: 1913

Location: Linn County

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265817

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Abandoned CNW Squaw Creek Bridge

View from the west end looking east standing on the deck

Photo taken by Dave King on September 4, 2013

265818

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Abandoned CNW Squaw Creek Bridge

Kind of scary walking on it. View from the east end looking west.

Photo taken by Dave King on September 4, 2013

265819

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Abandoned CNW Squaw Creek Bridge

Edge of deck

Photo taken by Dave King on September 4, 2013

265820

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Abandoned CNW Squaw Creek Bridge

View of the north side.

Photo taken by Dave King on September 4, 2013

265821

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Abandoned CNW Squaw Creek Bridge

View of the north side. The deck looked close to caving in a few spots.

Photo taken by Dave King on September 4, 2013

265822

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Abandoned CNW Squaw Creek Bridge

View of the supports and north side

Photo taken by Dave King on September 4, 2013

265823

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Abandoned CNW Squaw Creek Bridge

Underside

Photo taken by Dave King on September 4, 2013

265824

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Abandoned CNW Squaw Creek Bridge

View of the south side

Photo taken by Dave King on September 4, 2013

265825

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Abandoned CNW Squaw Creek Bridge

West most support piers

Photo taken by Dave King on September 4, 2013

265826

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Abandoned CNW Squaw Creek Bridge

View of the west end

Photo taken by Dave King on September 4, 2013

265827

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Abandoned CNW Squaw Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 4, 2013

415354

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RI - East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

Status: Removed

Location: 42.212319,-91.789010

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Carries Railroad (RI) over East Branch Blue Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: 2 - 50' DPG
Total Length: 100.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over East Branch Blue Creek on Railroad (RI)
History: Abandoned and removed ca 1976
Built:

Location: Linn County

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261989

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RI East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

View from the road bridge

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 6, 2013

261990

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RI East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

View from the road bridge

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 6, 2013

261991

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RI East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

View from under the road bridge

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 6, 2013

261992

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RI East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

View of the north & west side

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 6, 2013

261993

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RI East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

View of the north side

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 6, 2013

261994

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RI East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

View of the east and north side

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 6, 2013

261995

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RI East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

Just behind the tree behind the support was the stone abutment on the south side. Getting to it wasn't possible.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 6, 2013

261996

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RI East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

View of where the south abutment is, just behind the trees/bushes on the left

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 6, 2013

261997

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RI East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

Stone abutment on the north side

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 6, 2013

261998

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RI East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

Stone abutment on the north end

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 6, 2013

261999

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RI East Branch Blue Creek Bridge

Old timber supports from a previous bridge or approach?

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 6, 2013

272758

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North View

From the road

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in January 2014

272759

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North View

From the road

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in January 2014

272760

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North Abutment and Pier

From road bridge

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in January 2014

272761

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Pier

From road bridge

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in January 2014

272762

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South Abutment and Pier

From road bridge

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in January 2014

272763

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South Abutment

From road bridge

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in January 2014

272764

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South Abutment and Pier

From the road

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in January 2014

272765

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South Abutment and Pier

From the road

Photo taken by Dylan VanAntwerp in January 2014

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Lewis Access Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.161111,-91.808611

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Carries Lewis Access Road over Cedar River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 1036.1 Feet
Span Length: 98.1 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Cedar River on Lewis Access Road
History: Built 1961
Built: 1961

Location: Linn County

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261824

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Lewis Access Bridge

From the west looking east

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 2, 2013

261825

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Lewis Access Bridge

View of the north side and underside

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 2, 2013

261826

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Lewis Access Bridge

View of the north side

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 2, 2013

261827

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Lewis Access Bridge

View of the south side

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 2, 2013

261828

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View of the south side (section not in previous photo)

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 2, 2013

261829

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Lewis Access Bridge

HDR view of south side

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 2, 2013

267551

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Lewis Bottoms Access Road Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

267552

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Lewis Bottoms Access Road Bridge Over Cedar River

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

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IANR - Bear Creek Bridge (DAEC Spur)

Status: Derelict/abandoned

Location: 42.081617,-91.804469

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Carries Railroad over Bear Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned deck plate girder bridge over Bear Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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261909

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Bear Creek RR Bridge

View from Hollenbeck Road. I am going to go back and try to gain access to it.

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 6, 2013

261910

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Bear Creek RR Bridge

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CN - McCloud Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.010591,-91.664673

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Carries Railroad over Drainage into McCloud Run
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Drainage into McCloud Run on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Drainage Bridge

View from the west

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 11, 2013

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CN - McCloud Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.016583,-91.665338

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Carries CN Railway over McCloud Run
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over McCloud Run on CN Railway
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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McCloud Run RR Bridge

View from the west

Photo taken by Dave King; Taken August 11, 2013

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Driveway Silver Creek Bridge

Status: Open to private traffic

Location: 41.996004,-91.815930

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Carries Driveway over Silver Creek
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Silver Creek on Driveway
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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MILW - Unnamed Tributary of Silver Creek Bridge

Status: Abandoned

Location: 41.995832,-91.807017

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Carries Railroad (MILW) over Unnamed Tributary of Silver Creek
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Unnamed Tributary of Silver Creek
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Grant Wood Trail - Simmons Creek Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 42.030641,-91.448508

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Carries Grant Wood Trail over Simmons Creek
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Simmons Creek on Grant Wood Trail
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Old Milwaukee Road Railroad Culvert

Photo taken by Dave King

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Old Center Point Road Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge; Stone abutments remain

Location: 42.112299,-91.699666

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Carries Old Alignment of Center Point Road over East Otter Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over East Otter Creek on Old Alignment of Center Point Road
History: Replaced; New alignment built 1956
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Old Center Point Road Bridge

View looking northwest

Photo taken by Dave King on September 9, 2013

266064

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Old Center Point Road Bridge

View of the south abutment

Photo taken by Dave King on September 9, 2013

266065

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Old Center Point Road Bridge

View of the south abutment from the north end

Photo taken by Dave King on September 9, 2013

266066

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Old Center Point Road Bridge

South abutment from bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on September 9, 2013

266067

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Old Center Point Road Bridge

View northwest

Photo taken by Dave King on September 9, 2013

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16th Avenue Bridge (1910)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.966720,-91.659151

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Carries 16th Avenue over Cedar River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Cedar River on 16th Avenue
History: Built 1910; Replaced 1988
Built: 1910

Location: Linn County

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

357869

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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UP - Drainage Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.969134,-91.641627

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Carries Railroad over Drainage
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 24.0 Feet
Span Length: 12.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Drainage on Railroad
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915

Location: Linn County

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RR Drainage Bridge

From the road

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

266914

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RR Drainage Bridge

From side of road

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

266915

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RR Drainage Bridge

Close up

Photo taken by Dave King on September 19, 2013

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Noelridge Park Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 42.024989,-91.655295

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Carries Pedestrian Path over Small Stream
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Small Stream on Pedestrian Path
History: Built 1959
Built: 1959

Location: Linn County

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Noelridge Park Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

267539

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Noelridge Park Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King in Spring 2013

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UP - Small Stream Culvert

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.959063,-91.638736

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Carries Railroad over Small Stream
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert; 1918 Stamp
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Small Stream on Railroad
History: Built 1918
Built: 1918

Location: Linn County

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UP - Small Stream Culvert

Stone can be seen on the opposite side.

Photo taken by Dave King on August 6, 2015

334465

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UP - Small Stream Culvert

Photo taken by Dave King on August 6, 2015

334466

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UP - Small Stream Culvert

Photo taken by Dave King on August 6, 2015

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David W. King Ferry

Status: Replaced by a bridge

Location: 41.976423,-91.672379

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Carries over Cedar River
Design: ferry
Design Details: Ferry crossing
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Ferry across Cedar River
History: Licensed in 1840; Shut down 1857 when all bridges were open
Built: 1840

Location: Linn County

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UP - McCloud Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.997346,-91.676231

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Carries Railroad (UP) over Cold Stream
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 Cold Stream on Railroad (UP)
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Unfortunately it was quite obstructed by branches

Photo taken by Dave King

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Cedar Rapids Country Club Suspension Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.004662,-91.624104

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Carries Golf Path over Indian Creek
Design: suspension/wire
Design Details: Wire/cable suspension
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Wire suspension bridge over Indian Creek on Golf Path
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Old CRCC Logo

This is what the bridge looks like

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Linn Drive Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.058950,-91.790188

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Carries Linn Drive over Pond drainage
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Pond drainage on Linn Drive
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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273657

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Linn Drive Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on January 31, 2014

273658

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Linn Drive Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on January 31, 2014

273659

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Linn Drive Bridge

Marker

Photo taken by Dave King on January 31, 2014

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CRandIC - Berr Farm Cattle Pass

Status: Removed but not replaced; West abutment remains

Location: 41.965939,-91.553494

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Carries Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway over Cattle Pass
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Stringer bridge over Cattle Pass on Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway
History: Built 1913; Removed ca. 1928
Built: 1913

Location: Linn County

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CNW Bridge

West abutment. View from Highway 13

Photo taken by Dave King on February 13, 2014

274278

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CNW Bridge

View of the west abutment

Photo taken by Dave King on February 13, 2014

274279

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CNW Bridge

View of the west abutment

Photo taken by Dave King on February 13, 2014

274280

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CNW Bridge

The old RR path. Looking east.

Photo taken by Dave King on February 13, 2014

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18th Street Culvert

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.955637,-91.696662

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Carries 18th Street SW over Small stream
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert with concrete inset railings
Total Length: 3.6 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Small stream on 18th Street SW
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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18th Street Culvert

View looking north from the south end

Photo taken by Dave King on March 24, 2014

280162

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18th Street Culvert

View of the east side

Photo taken by Dave King on March 24, 2014

280163

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View of the west side rail

Photo taken by Dave King on March 24, 2014

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CrandIC - Small Stream Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.947313,-91.694047

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Carries Railroad over Small Stream
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Small Stream on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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CRandIC - Small Stream Bridge

Unfortunately, this was the best shot I could get at the time.

Photo taken by Dave King on March 24, 2014

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UP - Small Stream Arch

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.947411,-91.694541

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Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Small stream
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 Small stream on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1905
Built: 1905

Location: Linn County

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UP - Small Stream Arch

Photo taken by Dave King on March 24, 2014

280165

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UP - Small Stream Arch

Photo taken by Dave King on March 24, 2014

280166

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UP - Small Stream Arch

Photo taken by Dave King on March 24, 2014

280167

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UP - Small Stream Arch

Photo taken by Dave King on March 24, 2014

280169

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UP - Small Stream Arch

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280170

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UP - Small Stream Arch

1905 date

Photo taken by Dave King on March 24, 2014

280171

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UP - Small Stream Arch

Photo taken by Dave King on March 24, 2014

280173

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UP - Small Stream Arch

View of both bridges.

Photo taken by Dave King on March 14, 2014

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IC - Wapsipinicon River Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.200132,-91.524129

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Carries Railroad (IC) over Wapsipinicon River
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Linville variant Whipple through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Linville variant Whipple through truss bridge over Wapsipinicon River on Railroad (IC)
History: Replaced 1924
Built:

Location: Linn County

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415307

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Henderson Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 42.203883,-91.524056

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Carries Road over Wapsipinicon 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 Wapsipinicon River on Road
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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BHFO Warehouse Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 41.960384,-91.729192

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Carries Walkway over Pond
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Arch bridge over Pond on Walkway
History: Built 1999
Built: 1999

Location: Linn County

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BHFO Warehouse Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on April 28, 2014

283133

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BHFO Warehouse Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on April 28, 2014

283134

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BHFO Warehouse Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on April 28, 2014

283135

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BHFO Warehouse Bridge

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US151 Prairie Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.923181,-91.783833

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Carries IA 149 over Prairie Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 162.1 Feet
Span Length: 62.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Prairie Creek on US 151
History: Built 1926; Replaced 1961
Built: 1926

Location: Linn County

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Coggon Dam Bridge

Status: Removed but not yet replaced

Location: 42.282964,-91.532279

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Carries Pedestrian Walkway over Buffalo Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Steel stringer bridge over Buffalo Creek on Pedestrian Walkway
History: Built 1965; Bridge removed 2016, no idea if will be replaced.
Built: 1965

Location: Linn County

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317082

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Coggon Dam Bridge

View of the south side

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

317083

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Coggon Dam Bridge

View across, looking east

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

317084

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Coggon Dam Bridge

View from Mill Road

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Ivanhoe Bridge (Older)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.882822,-91.465013

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Carries Road over Cedar River
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: 4 Bowstring through trusses (Originally 5) 1 Pratt truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Cedar River on Road
History: Built 1877, Southwest part of the bridge rebuilt 1910-12 with a Pratt truss; Replaced 1946
Built: 1877

Location: Linn County

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357609

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Photo provided by Hank Zaletel

335672

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

487111

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Ivanhoe Bridge Flooding

Publication: Cedar Rapids Gazette Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Of America Issue Date: March 20, 1945

Photo taken by Rob Smith

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Chain Lakes Road Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 42.055268,-91.771870

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Carries Chain Lakes Road over Otter Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details: Don't know
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Otter Creek on Chain Lakes Road
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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CN - Dry Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.062159,-91.665466

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Carries Railroad over Dry Creek
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Girder bridge over Dry Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Bever Park Arch Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 41.986849,-91.626420

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Carries Walkway over Tributary of Indian Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Small Stream on Walkway
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Bever Park Arch Bridge

View looking west

Photo taken by Dave King on November 24, 2014

308931

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Bever Park Arch Bridge

North side

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308932

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Bever Park Arch Bridge

North side

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308933

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Bever Park Arch Bridge

South side

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308934

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Bever Park Arch Bridge

South side

Photo taken by Dave King on November 24, 2014

308935

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Bever Park Arch Bridge

View from the southwest

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Cedar River Trail - Stone Culvert

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 41.922171,-91.631475

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Carries Cedar River Trail over Drainage
Design: culvert/stone
Design Details: Stone culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Stone culvert bridge over Drainage on Cedar River Trail
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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CRT - Stone Culvert

View of the east side

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309525

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CRT - Stone Culvert

View of the west side

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309526

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CRT - Stone Culvert

West side

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309527

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CRT - Stone Culvert

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309528

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CRT - Stone Culvert

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309529

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CRT - Stone Culvert

View across looking north

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RI - Stone Culvert

Status: Derelict/abandoned

Location: 41.935070,-91.634233

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Carries RI Railroad over Small Stream
Design: culvert/stone
Design Details: Stone culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned stone culvert bridge over Small Stream on RI Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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309530

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

View of the west side from the Cedar River Trail

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309531

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

View of the west side

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309532

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

View from the southwest

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309533

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

View from southwest

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309534

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

View across looking north. Tracks still in place.

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309535

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

View of the east side

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309536

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

View of the east side

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RI - Stone Culvert

Status: Derelict/abandoned

Location: 41.937492,-91.634589

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Carries RI Railroad over Small creek
Design: culvert/stone
Design Details: Stone culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned stone culvert bridge over Small creek on RI Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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309537

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

View of the west side

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309538

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

View of the west side

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309539

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

West side

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309540

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

West side south end

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309541

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

West side north end

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309542

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

View looking east

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309543

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

View across looking north. Tracks still in place.

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309544

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

View of the east side

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309545

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

East side

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309546

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

East side

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309547

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Abandoned Stone Culvert

East side

Photo taken by Dave King on December 6, 2014

309565

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Abandoned RI - Stone Culvert

View looking south

Photo taken by Dave King in December 6, 2014

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RI/CNW Overpass

Status: Replaced by a pedestrian truss

Location: 41.945492,-91.637232

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Carries Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad over Chicago & North Western Railway
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 36.0 Feet
Span Length: 36.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony plate girder bridge over Chicago & North Western Railway on Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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309566

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Cedar River Trail Pedestrian Bridge - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Replacement pedestrian bridge and original north abutment

Taken by Dave King

499622

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Vinton Ditch Culvert

Status:

Location: 41.978419,-91.692788

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Carries over Vinton Ditch
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Vinton Ditch
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Small Stream Culvert

Photo taken by Dave King on January 21, 2015

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CN - Low Land Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.282950,-91.531342

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Carries CN Railroad over Low land
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Low land on CN Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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317079

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CN - Low Land Bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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CN - Small Stream Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.266944,-91.543190

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Carries CN Railroad over Small Stream
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Small Stream on CN Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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317080

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CN - Small Stream Bridge

View of the west side

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

317081

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CN - Small Stream Bridge

View looking south

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Wapsi-Y Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.252943,-91.560721

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Carries Wapsi-Y Road over Drainage
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Drainage on Wapsi-Y Road
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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317085

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Wapsi-Y Road Bridge

View looking west

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

317086

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Wapsi-Y Road Bridge

View looking east

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

317087

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Wapsi-Y Road Bridge

View underneath

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

317088

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Wapsi-Y Road Bridge

View of the north side

Photo taken by Dave King on February 24, 2015

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Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 42.002865,-91.653524

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Carries Walkway over Pond
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Pond on Walkway at Mount Mercy College
History: Built 1929; Restoration 1980 & 2014
Built: 1929

Location: Linn County

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327936

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Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Bridge

View of the southeast side

Photo taken by Dave King on June 9, 2015

327937

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Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Bridge

View from the southeast

Photo taken by Dave King on June 9, 2015

327938

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Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Bridge

View across from the south

Photo taken by Dave King on June 9, 2015

327939

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Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Bridge

View of the detail approaching the deck and railings.

Photo taken by Dave King on June 9, 2015

327940

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Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Bridge

View from the south end

Photo taken by Dave King on June 9, 2015

327941

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Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Bridge

Detail view of the stones, sea shells, etc. that was used in building this beautiful structure.

Photo taken by Dave King on June 9, 2015

327942

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Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Bridge

View across from the north

Photo taken by Dave King on June 9, 2015

327943

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Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Bridge

View of the southeast side

Photo taken by Dave King on June 9, 2015

327944

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Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Bridge

View of the arch

Photo taken by Dave King on June 9, 2015

327948

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Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Bridge

Close up of bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on June 8, 2015

327949

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Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Historic District

Overview of the newly designated historic district which includes two walk-through arches, a ten commandment piece (on the far right in photo), the bridge (on left in photo) and another piece that surrounds an Italian statue (back middle of photo, tough to see)

Photo taken by Dave King on June 8, 2015

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Ellis Park Footbridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 41.997862,-91.686860

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Carries Pedestrian Pathway over Small Stream
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert with stone railings.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Small Stream on Pedestrian Pathway
History: Built ca. 1939
Built: 1939

Location: Linn County

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502192

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View across

Photo taken by Dave King on July 31, 2021

502193

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From midway across

Photo taken by Dave King

502194

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View of the south side

Photo taken by Dave King

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Ellis Park Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 41.997343,-91.687921

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Carries Walking Path over Small Stream
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Small Stream on Walking Path
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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331305

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Ellis Park Pedestrian Bridge #2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Photo taken by Dave King

502140

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View across looking east

Photo taken by Dave King on July 31, 2021

502141

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North side stone rail

Photo taken by Dave King on July 31, 2021

502142

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South side stone rail

Photo taken by Dave King on July 31, 2021

502143

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View of the south side of bridge

Photo taken by Dave King on July 31, 2021

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Ellis Park Old Road Bridge

Status: Open to authorized vehicles & pedestrians

Location: 41.997793,-91.686863

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Carries Ellis Park Road over Small Stream
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Small Stream on Ellis Park Road
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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331314

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Old Bridge In Ellis Park - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Photo taken by Dave King

502187

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View across

Photo taken by Dave King on July 31, 2021

502188

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View of north side

Photo taken by Dave King on July 31, 2021

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Cedar Memorial Arch Bridge #1

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 42.023980,-91.631529

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Carries Walkway over Small Stream
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Small Stream on Walkway
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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331513

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Cedar Memorial Arch Bridge #1

View of the east side

Photo taken by Dave King on July 8, 2015

331514

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Cedar Memorial Arch Bridge #1

View of deck and rails looking north

Photo taken by Dave King on July 8, 2015

331517

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Cedar Memorial Arch Bridge #2

View of the west side

Photo taken by Dave King on July 8, 2015

331518

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Cedar Memorial Arch Bridge #2

View looking south

Photo taken by Dave King on July 8, 2015

331519

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Cedar Memorial Arch Bridge #2

Close up detail of west side

Photo taken by Dave King on July 8, 2015

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Cedar Memorial Arch Bridge #2

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 42.024078,-91.631992

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Carries Walkway over Small Stream
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Small Stream on Walkway
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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331515

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Cedar Memorial Arch Bridge #2

View of the south side

Photo taken by Dave King on July 8, 2015

331516

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Cedar Memorial Arch Bridge #2

View looking west from east end

Photo taken by Dave King on July 8, 2015

331520

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Cedar Memorial Arch Bridge #2

View looking east from west end

Photo taken by Dave King on July 8, 2015

331521

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Cedar Memorial Arch Bridge #2

View of the north side

Photo taken by Dave King on July 8, 2015

331522

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Cedar Memorial Arch Bridge #2

View of the south side

Photo taken by Dave King on July 8, 2015

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CrandIC - Indian Creek Bridge

Status: Removed

Location: 41.976169,-91.578130

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Carries Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway over Indian Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Indian Creek on Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway
History: Built 1913; Removed ca. 1928
Built: 1913

Location: Linn County

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IA920 East Blue Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 42.212314,-91.789336

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Carries IA 920 over East Blue Creek
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 91.9 Feet
Span Length: 45.9 Feet

Overview: Girder bridge over East Blue Creek on IA 920
History: Built 1930; rehabilitated 1956
Built: 1930

Location: Linn County

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail - Blue Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.200756,-91.823069

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Carries Cedar Valley Nature Trail over Blue Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Blue Creek on Cedar Valley Nature Trail
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Dry Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.063510,-91.795773

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Carries 1st Street over Dry 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 Dry Creek on 1st Street
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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349343

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Central Avenue Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.039229,-91.605597

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Carries Central Avenue over indian Creek
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bowstring pony truss bridge over indian Creek on Central Avenue
History:
Built:

Location: Linn County

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MARION IOWA INDIAN CREEK AND CENTRAL AVE BRIDGE

Photo taken by Carl N. Owen

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Springville Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.055897,-91.443506

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Carries Main Street (Broadway Street) over East Big Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 5-panel, pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over East Big Creek on Main Street (Broadway Street)
History: Built ca. 1885; Replaced 1956
Built: ca. 1885

Location: Linn County

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375727

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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Mt. Vernon Road Indian Creek Bridge (Old)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.976501,-91.577978

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Carries Mount Vernon Road over Indian Creek
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 Indian Creek on Mount Vernon Road
History: Built ?; Replaced 1969
Built:

Location: Linn County

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Photo courtesy of Cedar Rapids History

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Courtesy of the Cedar Rapids Gazette

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8th Avenue Bridge (1911)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.971400,-91.664949

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Carries 8th Avenue 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 8th Avenue
History: Built 1872 at 3rd Avenue; Replaced and relocated to this spot in 1911; Replaced 1938
Built: 1911

Location: Linn County

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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Marion Boulevard Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 42.030990,-91.611640

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Carries Marion Boulevard/7th Avenue over Indian Creek
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 200.1 Feet
Span Length: 81.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Indian Creek on Marion Boulevard/7th Avenue
History: Built 1947; Rehabilitated 1965; Replaced 1994
Built: 1947

Location: Linn County

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415355

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Originally published by the Cedar Rapids Gazette; Used under Fair Use

457084

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Courtesy of the Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Broadway Street Bridge

Status: Removed but not

Location: 42.200581,-91.524638

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Carries Broadway Street over Wapsipinicon 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 Wapsipinicon River on Broadway Street
History: Built 1889; Removed ?
Built: 1889

Location: Linn County

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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