Cunningham Bridge

Summary

The Cunningham Bridge is a historic structure located northwest of Bevington, Iowa, United States. It spans the North River for 143 feet (44 m).[2] The Madison County Board of Supervisors contracted with the George E. King Bridge Company of Des Moines to replace an existing span that was to be moved to another site. The wrought iron Pratt pony truss bridge was shipped to the county and erected by June 1886 for $820.[2] The approaches are timber stringer spans, and it is supported by timber pile bents. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]

Cunningham Bridge
Cunningham Bridge is located in Iowa
Cunningham Bridge
Cunningham Bridge is located in the United States
Cunningham Bridge
LocationUpland Trail over the North River
Nearest cityBevington, Iowa
Coordinates41°24′06″N 93°51′40″W / 41.40167°N 93.86111°W / 41.40167; -93.86111
Built1886
Built byGeorge E. King Bridge Co.
ArchitectKing Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company
Architectural stylePratt pony truss
MPSHighway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP reference No.98000509[1]
Added to NRHPMay 15, 1998

References edit

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Clayton B. Fraser. "Cunningham Bridge". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-07-21. with photos