Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.740279,-92.721669
Carries Railroad (UP) over 2nd Avenue
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 39.0 Feet
Span Length: 39.0 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over 2nd Avenue on Railroad (UP)
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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388858
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388857
Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388855
North abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388856
Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388845
North abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388844
Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388843
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388842
South abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388841
Looking Northeast as train crosses
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388840
Engine 536 crosses heading Southbound
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388839
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388838
Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388837
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
337668
Photo taken by Dave Darby
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.729353,-92.338507
Carries 230th Street over Bear Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 151.9 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Bear Creek on 230th Street
History: Built 1946
Built: 1946
Location: Poweshiek County
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257003
Bear Creek Bridge
View from the north end looking south.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 21, 2013
257004
Bear Creek Bridge
View from the north looking south.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 21, 2013
257005
Bear Creek Bridge
View of the east side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 21, 2013
257006
Bear Creek Bridge
View of the west side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 21, 2013
257007
Bear Creek Bridge
View of the west side and underside.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 21, 2013
257008
Bear Creek Bridge
View of the east side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 21, 2013
257009
Bear Creek Bridge
View of the east side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 21, 2013
257010
Bear Creek Bridge
Middle connections on the east side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 21, 2013
257012
Bear Creek Bridge
East side edge of deck.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 21, 2013
257013
Bear Creek Bridge
Underside & abutment. Large rock had part of a headstone.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 21, 2013
257014
Bear Creek Bridge
Part of headstone on rock under bridge.
Photo taken by Dave King; June 21, 2013
Status: No longer exists
Location: 41.586939,-92.365227
Carries 215th Street over Deep River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 43.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Deep River on 215th Street
History: Built 1923; replaced 2004
Built: 1923
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.595561,-92.389935
Carries CR V21 (202th Street) over Deep River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 91.9 Feet
Span Length: 89.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Deep River on CR V21 (202th Street)
History: Built 1948
Built: 1948
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.731171,-92.396588
Carries 200th Street over Little Bear Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 108.9 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Little Bear Creek on 200th Street
History: Built 1957
Built: 1957
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Removed
Location: 41.727914,-92.426026
Carries 185th Street over Little Bear Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Little Bear Creek on 185th Street
History: Built ca. 1910
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.716933,-92.477864
Carries 400th Avenue over Little Bear Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 95.1 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Little Bear Creek on 400th Avenue
History: Built ca. 1950
Built: ca. 1950
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.702749,-92.532906
Carries 130th Street over Little Bear Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 75.1 Feet
Span Length: 69.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Little Bear Creek on 130th Street
History: Built 1952
Built: 1952
Location: Poweshiek County
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265442
Little Bear Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265443
Little Bear Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265444
Little Bear Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265445
Little Bear Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265446
Little Bear Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265447
Little Bear Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265448
Little Bear Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265449
Little Bear Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
Status: No longer exists
Location: 41.719406,-92.609938
Carries 90th Street over Little Bear Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 53.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Little Bear Creek on 90th Street
History: Built 1954; replaced 2004
Built: 1954
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 41.725737,-92.444047
Carries Clay Street over Little Bear Creek
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren through truss bridge over Little Bear Creek on Clay Street
History: Built 1925; Failed attempt to be sold on eBay & Replaced 2002;
Built: 1925
Location: Poweshiek County
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499172
Courtesy of the Des Moines Register
499173
Courtesy of the Des Moines Register
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.645979,-92.396585
Carries 200th Street over North English River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 129.9 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over North English River on 200th Street
History: Built ca. 1920; rehabilitated 1949; Replaced 2013
Built: ca. 1920
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.646660,-92.416308
Carries 190th Street over North English River
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 155.2 Feet
Span Length: 89.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over North English River on 190th Street
History: Built ca. 1960
Built: ca. 1960
Location: Poweshiek County
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259201
North English River Bridge
View from the north end looking south.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259202
North English River Bridge
View from the north looking south.
Photo taken by Dave King; July 7, 2013
259203
North English River Bridge
View of the east side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259204
North English River Bridge
View of the east side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259205
North English River Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259206
North English River Bridge
Underside. Old timber supports from a previous bridge?
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259207
North English River Bridge
Timber supports to a previous bridge?
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259216
North English River Bridge
View from the south end looking north.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259217
North English River Bridge
East side middle connections.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259218
North English River Bridge
View of the east side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259219
North English River Bridge
View of the west side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259220
North English River Bridge
Underneath on one of the supports "Drive End 5-28-60" looks to be scraped into the cement when it was still wet.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 41.645130,-92.377223
Carries 210th Street (210th St) over North English River
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 108.9 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over North English River on 210th Street (210th St)
History: Built 1915; rehabilitated 1954
Built: 1915
Location: Poweshiek County
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259079
North English River Bridge
View looking south from the "bridge out" sign.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259080
North English River Bridge
View from the blockade. Looks as if a few cars and atvs still go around and across the bridge quite often. Path looked pretty used.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259081
North English River Bridge
View from the north end approach looking south.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259082
North English River Bridge
View from the north end looking south.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259083
North English River Bridge
View of the timber approach and west side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259084
North English River Bridge
View from the south blockade looking north.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259085
North English River Bridge
View from the south end approach looking north.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259086
North English River Bridge
View from the south end lookin north.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259087
North English River Bridge
View of the west side
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259088
North English River Bridge
Middle connections on east side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
259089
North English River Bridge
View of the east side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.647220,-92.571391
Carries 110th Street over North English River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 106.0 Feet
Span Length: 44.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over North English River on 110th Street
History: Built 1961
Built: 1961
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.725696,-92.450264
Carries Orchard Street over Little Bear Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Little Bear Creek on Orchard Street in Brooklyn
History: Built 1912
Built: 1912
Location: Poweshiek County
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264559
Orchard Street Bridge
View from the north end looking south
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264560
Orchard Street Bridge
View from the southeast
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264561
Orchard Street Bridge
View from the south end looking north
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264562
Orchard Street Bridge
View of the west side rail
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264563
Orchard Street Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264564
Orchard Street Bridge
View of the east side
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264565
Orchard Street Bridge
View from the southwest
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264566
Orchard Street Bridge
View of the west side
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264567
Orchard Street Bridge
Plaque on the north end
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264568
Orchard Street Bridge
View of the east side rail
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264569
Orchard Street Bridge
View of the east side
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264570
Orchard Street Bridge
Plaque on the south end
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.760609,-92.459908
Carries 370th Avenue over Stony Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 64.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Stony Creek on 370th Avenue
History: Built 1967
Built: 1967
Location: Poweshiek County
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264546
Stony Creek Bridge
View from the east end looking west
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264547
Stony Creek Bridge
Fairly new deck
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264548
Stony Creek Bridge
View of the south side
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264549
Stony Creek Bridge
View of the north side
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264550
Stony Creek Bridge
View from the northwest
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
Status: Open to private traffic
Location: 41.592416,-92.618741
Carries 485th Avenue over East Buck Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt-half
Design Details: Half-hip Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Half-hip Pratt pony truss bridge over East Buck Creek on 485th Avenue
History: Built 1913
Built: 1913
Location: Poweshiek County
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265450
East Buck Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265451
East Buck Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265452
East Buck Creek Bridge
View of the north side
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265453
East Buck Creek Bridge
View of the south side
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265454
East Buck Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265455
East Buck Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.852154,-92.337468
Carries 230th Street over Walnut Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 84.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Walnut Creek on 230th Street
History: Built 1913
Built: 1913
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.833229,-92.416152
Carries 320th Avenue over Walnut Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 64.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Walnut Creek on 320th Avenue
History: Built 1924
Built: 1924
Location: Poweshiek County
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264535
Walnut Creek Bridge
View from the east end looking west
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264536
Walnut Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264537
Walnut Creek Bridge
View from the west end looking east
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264538
Walnut Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264539
Walnut Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264540
Walnut Creek Bridge
Inland stamp
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264541
Walnut Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.820240,-92.513258
Carries 140th Street over Walnut Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 46.9 Feet
Span Length: 44.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Walnut Creek on 140th Street
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.808359,-92.571724
Carries 110th Street over Walnut Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 43.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Walnut Creek on 110th Street
History: Built 1926
Built: 1926
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Destroyed by flooding in 2010, salvageable and awaiting restoration by Workin' Bridges.
Location: 41.520521,-92.676139
Carries River Road over North Skunk River
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring through truss
Total Length: 120.0 Feet
Span Length: 120.0 Feet
Overview: Bowstring through truss bridge formerly over North Skunk River in Milgrove Access Wildlife Area
History: Built 1883 by the King Bridge Co.; closed to traffic in 1989; collapsed during flooding in 2010; parts restored awaiting to be reerected.
Built: 1883
Location: Poweshiek County
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115237
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
115238
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
115239
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
115240
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
115241
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
115242
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
115243
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
115244
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
115245
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
115246
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
191268
Color photo
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
216534
Photo taken by Julie Bowers
216535
Photo taken by Julie Bowers
216536
Photo taken by Julie Bowers
216537
Photo taken by Julie Bowers
216538
Photo taken by Julie Bowers
216539
Photo taken by Julie Bowers
216545
Photo taken by Julie Bowers
216549
Photo taken by Julie Bowers
216552
Photo taken by Julie Bowers
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.509397,-92.652426
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over North Skunk River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: 138' Subdivided Warren Through Truss with 16 Span Trestle Approaches
Total Length: 351.0 Feet
Span Length: 138.0 Feet
Overview: Warren Through Truss Bridge over North Skunk River on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Poweshiek County
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246153
Photo provided by Hank Zaletel
258108
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258109
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258110
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258111
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258112
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258113
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258114
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258115
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258116
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258117
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Embossing
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258118
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Upper Heel Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258119
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258120
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258121
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258122
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258123
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258124
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258125
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258126
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
North End
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258127
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258128
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258129
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258130
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Transition Bent
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258131
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258132
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258133
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258134
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Under Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258135
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258136
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Laced Bottom Posts
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258137
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
North Approach and pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258138
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258139
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258140
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258141
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258142
New Sharon Railroad Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
265429
UP Skunk River Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265430
UP Skunk River Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265431
UP Skunk River Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265432
UP Skunk River Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265433
UP Skunk River Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265434
UP Skunk River Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265435
UP Skunk River Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265436
UP Skunk River Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265437
UP Skunk River Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265438
UP Skunk River Bridge
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
402308
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402309
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402310
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402311
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Inside Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402312
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402313
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402314
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402315
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402316
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402317
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402318
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402319
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402320
New Sharon Rail Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402321
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402322
New Sharon Rail Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402323
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402324
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Mid Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402325
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402326
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402327
New Sharon Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 41.587155,-92.378163
Carries 487th Avenue over Small Stream
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 24.9 Feet
Span Length: 22.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Small Stream on 487th Avenue
History: Built 1916
Built: 1916
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.729143,-92.323769
Carries Old 6 Road over Drainage
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 35.1 Feet
Span Length: 32.2 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Drainage on Old 6 Road
History: Built 1924
Built: 1924
Location: Poweshiek County
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257018
Old 6 Road Bridge
View from the west end looking east
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 21, 2013
257019
Old 6 Road
View of the north side.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken June 21, 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.782513,-92.727373
Carries Railroad (UP) over IA 146
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 56.0 Feet
Span Length: 56.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over IA 146 on Railroad (UP)
History: Built 1916
Built: 1916
Location: Poweshiek County
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258085
UP IA-146 Overpass
South Face
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258086
UP IA-146 Overpass
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258087
UP IA-146 Overpass
North Face
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258088
UP IA-146 Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258089
UP IA-146 Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258090
UP IA-146 Overpass
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258091
UP IA-146 Overpass
Truck Damage
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258092
UP IA-146 Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258093
UP IA-146 Overpass
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
258094
UP IA-146 Overpass
Stamp
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
410880
Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in November 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.805724,-92.726672
Carries Private Road over Big Bear Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 33.0 Feet
Span Length: 33.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt pony truss bridge over Big Bear Creek on Private Road
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.730147,-92.373689
Carries Iowa Interstate Railroad over Little Bear Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 220.0 Feet
Span Length: 45.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Little Bear Creek on Iowa Interstate Railroad
History: Built 1892
Built: 1892
Location: Poweshiek County
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259221
Iowa River Bridge
Will get better shots of it when I'm back out that way. View from the south on 385th Avenue.
Photo taken by Dave King; Taken July 7, 2013
371392
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371393
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371394
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371395
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371396
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
Pier #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371397
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
Pier #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371398
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
Pier #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371399
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371400
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371401
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371402
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
Pier #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371403
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
West End
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371404
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371405
IAIS Little Bear Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.608929,-92.709706
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over 475th Avenue
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 85.0 Feet
Span Length: 35.0 Feet
Overview: Steel Stringer Bridge over 475th Avenue on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Poweshiek County
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388917
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388915
South abutment & approach
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388916
South pier, Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388913
Rails made in 1944
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388914
I'm relieved to know that at some point the bridge was painted
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388912
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388911
Builder plate (American Bridge Company) Built 1940
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388910
Looking Southest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388909
South side
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388907
Looing East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388908
North side
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388906
Under the deck (South side)
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388905
View from 40th Street
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388904
Under the deck (North side)
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388903
South side Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388902
North side Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388901
Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
402296
UP 475th Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402297
UP 475th Avenue Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402298
UP 475th Avenue Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402299
UP 475th Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402300
UP 475th Avenue Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402301
UP 475th Avenue Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402302
UP 475th Avenue Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402303
UP 475th Avenue Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402304
UP 475th Avenue Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402305
UP 475th Avenue Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402306
UP 475th Avenue Bridge
Under Beams
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402307
UP 475th Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
Status:
Location: 41.807758,-92.577534
Carries Field over Walnut Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Walnut Creek on Field
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.745278,-92.425833
Carries 185th Street over Bear Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 147.0 Feet
Span Length: 39.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Bear Creek on 185th Street
History: Built 1935; rehabilitated 1970
Built: 1935
Location: Poweshiek County
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264555
Bear Creek Bridge
View from the south end looking north
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264556
Bear Creek Bridge
View of the west side looking north
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264557
Bear Creek Bridge
Support
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
264558
Bear Creek Bridge
View of the east side looking north
Photo taken by Dave King on August 25, 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.630563,-92.717448
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over 460th Avenue
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 76.0 Feet
Span Length: 32.0 Feet
Overview: Steel Stringer Bridge over 460th Avenue on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Poweshiek County
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388890
Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388888
Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388889
Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388887
Looking South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388886
Looking South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388885
Looking Southwest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388884
Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388883
North pier & abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388882
Under the center deck & south pier
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388881
Under the center deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388880
Under the center deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388879
North side & abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388878
South side looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388877
Clearence warning Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388876
Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
402255
UP 460th Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402256
UP 460th Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402257
UP 460th Avenue Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402258
UP 460th Avenue Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402259
UP 460th Avenue Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402260
UP 460th Avenue Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402261
UP 460th Avenue Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402262
UP 460th Avenue Bridge
Beam Pattern
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.623346,-92.714052
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over 465th Avenue
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 74.0 Feet
Span Length: 28.0 Feet
Overview: Steel Stringer Bridge over 465th Avenue on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Poweshiek County
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388900
Long View looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388899
South side
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388898
North side
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388897
Under the deck looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388896
Center span & clearence warning
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388895
South side & abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388893
Looking East-NE
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388894
North side & abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388892
Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388891
Looking East-NE
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
402272
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402273
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402274
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402275
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402276
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402277
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
Missing Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402278
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402279
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402280
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402281
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
Under Beams
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402282
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402285
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402286
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402287
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402288
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402289
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402290
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
Missing Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402291
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402292
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402293
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402294
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
402295
UP 465th Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.706870,-92.561766
Carries Railroad 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 Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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265276
RR Small Stream Culvert
View of the north side
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265277
RR Small Stream Culvert
North side
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.707029,-92.561581
Carries Diagonal Road over Small Stream
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete culvert over Small Stream on Diagonal Road
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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265426
Diagonal Road Bridge
View from the west looking east
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265427
Diagonal Road Bridge
View of the south side
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265428
Diagonal Road Bridge
View of the north side
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.581350,-92.708607
Carries 4th Street over English Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 24.9 Feet
Span Length: 22.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over English Creek on 4th Street
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917
Location: Poweshiek County
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265439
Searsboro Bridge
View from the west end looking east
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265440
Searsboro Bridge
View of the north side
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
265441
Searsboro Bridge
View of the south side
Photo taken by Dave King on September 1, 2013
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.724444,-92.405556
Carries Old 6 Road over Unnamed creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 26.9 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Unnamed creek on Old 6 Road
History: Built 1924
Built: 1924
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.727085,-92.440530
Carries Mills Street over Little Bear Creek
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 43.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over Little Bear Creek on Mills Street
History: Built 1915; Replaced 2011
Built: 1915
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.683889,-92.668889
Carries Local over N English River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over N English River on Local
History: Built 1924
Built: 1924
Location: Poweshiek County
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388982
Looking South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388981
West railing
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388978
North abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388979
Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388980
East railing looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388977
South abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388976
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.818333,-92.649444
Carries Local over Walnut Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Walnut Creek on Local
History: Built 1928
Built: 1928
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.572500,-92.606389
Carries 90th Street over Small Stream
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 26.9 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Small Stream on 90th Street
History: Built 1918
Built: 1918
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.524167,-92.350556
Carries 530th Avenue over Small Stream
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Small Stream on 530th Avenue
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.637500,-92.745000
Carries 455th Avenue over Sugar Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 23.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Sugar Creek on 455th Avenue
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923
Location: Poweshiek County
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388875
View from the East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388874
Looking Southwest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388873
Looking Southwest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388872
Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388870
South railing
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388871
North railing
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388869
Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
388868
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.770000,-92.464722
Carries 165th Street over Stony Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 26.9 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Stony Creek on 165th Street
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 41.737780,-92.745427
Carries 20th Street over Railroad (IAIS)
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 158.1 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder over Railroad (IAIS) on 20th Street
History:
Built: 1900
Location: Poweshiek County
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283632
RR
Photo taken by Julie Bowers in May 2014
283633
Photo taken by Julie Bowers in May 2014
283634
Photo taken by Julie Bowers in May 2014
283635
Photo taken by Julie Bowers in May 2014
Status: Removed
Location: 41.634521,-92.358676
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Old alignment of 220th Street
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Steel stringer bridge over Old alignment of 220th Street on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Removed 1958
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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415875
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: Abandoned
Location: 41.721746,-92.344771
Carries Iowa Primary Road 7 over Cub Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned closed-spandrel arch bridge over Cub Creek on Iowa Primary Road 7
History: Bypassed 1925
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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335767
Photo taken by Dave Darby
335768
Photo taken by Dave Darby
Status: Abandoned, appears to be utilized by ATVs
Location: 41.712633,-92.353907
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Cub 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 Cub Creek on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Abandoned since 1958
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Removed
Location: 41.674214,-92.340201
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over 430th Avenue
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over 430th Avenue on Chicago & North Western Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Removed
Location: 41.645041,-92.346734
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over English River
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 English River on Chicago & North Western Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 41.618458,-92.374640
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Jordan Creek
Design: arch
Design Details: Arch(?)
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned arch bridge over Jordan Creek on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Abandoned since 1958
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 41.621101,-92.371690
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Tributary of Jordan Creek
Design: arch
Design Details: Arch(?)
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned arch bridge over Tributary of Jordan Creek on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Abandoned since 1958
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Removed
Location: 41.590833,-92.380423
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Deep River
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 Deep River on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Removed 1958
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Removed
Location: 41.584570,-92.380235
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Tributary of Deep River
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 Tributary of Deep River on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Removed 1958
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Removed
Location: 41.575902,-92.375128
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over 210th Street & Tributary of Deep River
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 210th Street & Tributary of Deep River on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Removed 1958
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Removed
Location: 41.571913,-92.374645
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Tributary of Deep River
Design: arch
Design Details: Arch (?)
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Arch bridge over Tributary of Deep River on Chicago & North Western Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 41.567691,-92.372425
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Tributary of Deep River
Design: arch
Design Details: Arch (?)
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned arch bridge over Tributary of Deep River on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Abandoned since 1958
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 41.533867,-92.353759
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Tributary of South English River
Design: arch
Design Details: Arch (?)
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned Arch bridge over Tributary of South English River on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Abandoned since 1958
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 41.530138,-92.348746
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Tributary of South English River
Design: arch
Design Details: Arch (?)
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned arch bridge over Tributary of South English River on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Abandoned since 1958
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 41.526829,-92.347748
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Tributary of South English River
Design: arch
Design Details: Arch (?)
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned arch bridge over Tributary of South English River on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Abandoned since 1958
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Removed
Location: 41.729710,-92.346858
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Big Bear Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Big Bear Creek on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Removed 1958
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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331550
Part of the John P. Vander Maas Railroadiana Collection
Photo provided by the University of Iowa Library Sepcial Collections and is used as an educational resource.
Status: Abandoned
Location: 41.751176,-92.339846
Carries Abandoned Chicago & North Western Railway over Tributary of Rock Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 20.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned closed-spandrel arch bridge over Tributary of Rock Creek on AbandonedChicago & North Western Railway
History: Built Ca. 1905
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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391441
Abandoned Rock Creek Tributary Arch
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in May 2017
391442
Abandoned Rock Creek Tributary Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in May 2017
391443
Abandoned Rock Creek Tributary Arch
South Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in May 2017
391444
Abandoned Rock Creek Tributary Arch
Wing Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in May 2017
391445
Abandoned Rock Creek Tributary Arch
Crown
Photo taken by John Marvig in May 2017
391446
Abandoned Rock Creek Tributary Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in May 2017
391447
Abandoned Rock Creek Tributary Arch
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in May 2017
391448
Abandoned Rock Creek Tributary Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in May 2017
391449
Abandoned Rock Creek Tributary Arch
Wing Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in May 2017
391450
Abandoned Rock Creek Tributary Arch
Severe Scour
Photo taken by John Marvig in May 2017
Status: Abandoned
Location: 41.738910,-92.763881
Carries US32 over Tributary of Sugar Creek
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned concrete culvert bridge over Tributary of Sugar Creek on US32
History: Bypassed 1928
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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337662
Photo taken by Dave Darby
337663
Photo taken by Dave Darby
337664
Photo taken by Dave Darby
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.727488,-92.340951
Carries Iowa Interstate Railroad over Cub Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 118.0 Feet
Span Length: 65.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Cub Creek on Iowa Interstate Railroad
History: Built 1892
Built: 1892
Location: Poweshiek County
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371407
IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371408
IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371409
IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371410
IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371411
IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
Missing Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371412
IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
371413
IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
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IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
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IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
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IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
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IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
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IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
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IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
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IAIS Cub Creek Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.720481,-92.766484
Carries Iowa Interstate Railroad over East 156th Street North
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over East 156th Street North on Iowa Interstate Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Remains of former bridge
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Indicates bridge concrete poured in 2015
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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East abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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South pier & aproach
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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North approach
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Under the deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Under the deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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West abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Southeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.591805,-92.710152
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over English Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over English Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking SouthEast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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These beams painted in July 1959
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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North abutment under the deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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North abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Southwest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Stamp by Inland Steel
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Painted June 1964
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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South abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Under the deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Under the deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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South side Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Southwest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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North side Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.564844,-92.694212
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over English Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over English Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.561280,-92.691767
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over English Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over English Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Looking Southwest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Southeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Northwest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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North abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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South abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.553543,-92.687603
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over English Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over English Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.546179,-92.684144
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over English Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over English Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Looking South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Other missing plates
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Painted October 1977
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Southeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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South side, Looking South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Another plate missing
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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pillings
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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1 of 4 different plates on this bridge & all are missing!
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Northeast from 515th Ave
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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South abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.534874,-92.679812
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over English Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over English Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.534874,-92.679812
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Tributary of North Skunk River
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over North Skunk River on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking North along the deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Rails made February 1948
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Recent replaced pillings
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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South approach & abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Center
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Northwest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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ooking Southwest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking through the pillings
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Under the deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking Southeast
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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North side
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.732969,-92.653303
Carries Iowa Interstate Railroad, Limited over Little Bear 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 Little Bear Creek on Iowa Interstate Railroad, Limited
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.737648,-92.735774
Carries Cemetary Road over Sugar Creek Tributary
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 Sugar Creek Tributary on Cemetary Road
History: Built 1912;
Built: 1912
Location: Poweshiek County
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Historic Iowa Postcard Collection, Special Collections and Archives, Grinnell College Libraries.
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 41.803724,-92.330324
Carries Lost Chicago & Northwestern spur over Branch of Honey Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Branch of Honey Creek on Lost Chicago & Northwestern spur
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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Big Windy
Lost bridge on defunct rail line NE of Hartwick Iowa
Photo taken by Rob Smith
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.705698,-92.513180
Carries 140th Street over Little Bear Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Little Bear Creek on 140th Street
History: Built 1916; Replaced 2004
Built: 1916
Location: Poweshiek County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 41.509259,-92.651667
Carries over
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 North Skunk River on road.
History:
Built:
Location: Poweshiek County
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1917 Postmark (digitally altered)
Guessing image was taken from an adjacent railroad bridge. The height above the water and the New Sharon label seems to fit here. Can anyone confirm? Source image in link.
Photo digitally altered by Art S. in September 2021
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1917 postmark
Photo uploaded by Art S.
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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
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Digitally Cleaned up
Card has "20 -" on the image but its the same car parked in the same spot as the other image which is pre 1917, so I suspect it has a meaning other than date. Since the other one is "21 - " I suspect its an image series number.
Photo digitally altered by Art S. in October 2021
Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
