River Street Bridge (Iowa Falls, Iowa)

Summary

The River Street Bridge over the Iowa River at Iowa Falls, Iowa is an open spandrel bridge built during 1922–1924. It was built by the Weldon Brothers at cost of $16,900, including removal of the previous bridge on the site. It is the fourth bridge constructed on the site, a "pivotal" location in Iowa Falls' development. It has a long span, 140 feet (43 m), and is built with three side-by-side arched ribs supporting concrete pillars.[2]

River Street Bridge
Bridge deck in 2013
River Street Bridge (Iowa Falls, Iowa) is located in Iowa
River Street Bridge (Iowa Falls, Iowa)
River Street Bridge (Iowa Falls, Iowa) is located in the United States
River Street Bridge (Iowa Falls, Iowa)
LocationRiver St. over the Iowa River, Iowa Falls, Iowa
Coordinates42°31′04″N 93°16′06″W / 42.51767°N 93.2683°W / 42.51767; -93.2683
Arealess than one acre
Built1922–1924
Built byWeldon Brothers
ArchitectMarsh Engineering Company
Architectural styleOpen spandrel arch
MPSHighway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP reference No.98000526[1]
Added to NRHPMay 15, 1998

The bridge was modified in 1958 by widening of its deck and replacement of its guardrails.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]

A plaque on the bridge

References edit

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Michelle Crow-Dolby and Clayton Fraser (August 31, 1994). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: River Street Bridge". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-06-10. with photo from 1991