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This bridge is a traditionally composed riveted truss bridge in Iowa. It conforms to a standard plan and a number of bridges similar in design to this one remain in Iowa, although the exact size and configuration varies from bridge to bridge making each bridge unique in some way.
This bridge crosses a concrete channelized run on the western edge of Decorah. Visible from this bridge is the dramatic landscape of the Hog's Back Bridge, rock cliff, and small waterfall.
At the very least, the best representative examples of
standard plan truss bridges such as this one should be highlighted for
preservation to retain a record of this period in history. Longer spans,
multi-span examples, and unaltered examples should receive preservation
priority.
In reality however, the majority of these bridges are
fully capable of being rehabilitated for continued rural vehicular use and
there is no reason to even consider the demolition of these bridges whether
highly noteworthy or not. Many of Iowa's truss bridges are on rural dirt
roads that have not been exposed to the extremely corrosive de-icing salt
that bridges in other states have suffered from. As a result, they retain a
comparatively high degree of structural integrity due to a striking lack of
pack rust and section loss. In addition, these bridges were built with a
higher quality of materials and construction than any modern bridge
(contrary to what AASHTO would have you believe). These truss bridges are
much more beautiful than any modern bridge. They contribute to the Iowa
landscape in a positive manner and are an asset to the state.
This historic bridge has been demolished. This map is shown for reference purposes only.
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