Grand River Bridge (Leon, Iowa)

Grand River Bridge
LocationCounty road over the Grand River
Nearest cityLeon, Iowa
Coordinates40°43′18″N 93°52′33″W / 40.72167°N 93.87583°W / 40.72167; -93.87583
Built1890
Built byDaniel & Webster
Architectural stylePratt through truss
Pratt Pony truss
MPSHighway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP reference No.98000794[1]
Added to NRHPJune 25, 1998

The Grand River Bridge is a historic bridge located west of Leon, Iowa, United States. It spans the Grand River for 235 feet (72 m).[2] A 7-panel Pratt Pony truss spans the main channel of the river, with a 4-panel Pratt pony truss/bedstead and timber stringer that forms the approach span on the west side. It was built by bridge contractors Daniel and Webster for $2,980 and completed in 1890.[2] The bridge is no longer in use for vehicular traffic. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Clayton B. Fraser. "Grand River Bridge". National Park Service. Retrieved February 3, 2016. with photos