Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Minerva Creek Bridge

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Bridge Locator

This bridge appears to be in need of serious restoration.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The west approach

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Southwest Railing

A rather creative method of repairing/replacing railings was used on this bridge.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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South railing and deck

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North rail and deck

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North railing repair

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The east portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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North face

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North face

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South face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

Vicinity map

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Overview: Arch bridge over Minerva Creek on a local road
Location: Marshall County, Iowa
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1912
Design: Arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 64.0 ft.
Total length: 67.9 ft.
Deck width: 16.1 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Approximate latitude, longitude: +42.15104, -93.16551 (decimal degrees)
42°09'04" N, 93°09'56" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/486324/4666559 (zone/easting/northing)
Land survey: T. 85 N., R. 20 W., Sec. 27
USGS topographic map: State Center NW
Inventory numbers: IA 244550 (Iowa bridge number)
BH 14024 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 11/2007): Deck condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 19.0 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2005): 60