Berkhimer Bridge

Berkhimer Bridge is a high truss bridge built in 1899 located near Humboldt, Iowa. It spans the Des Moines River for 253.0 feet (77.1 m).[1]

Berkhimer Bridge
Facing east
Nearest cityHumboldt, Iowa
Coordinates42°44′21″N 94°15′11″W
Built1899
ArchitectClinton Bridge & Iron Works
Architectural stylePin-connected, 10-panel Pennsylvania through truss
MPSHighway Bridges of Iowa
NRHP reference No.98000523
Added to NRHPMay 15, 1998

Status

Humboldt County Engineer Paul Jacobson speculated that Berkhimer Bridge may be closed due to an increase in traffic on the route. This is because the bridge is being used as an unofficial detour while work is being done on Highway 3 west of Humboldt.[1] The bridge was closed on June 1 due to the stated concerns.[2]

It was closed in 2001 and rehabilitated in 2005.

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References
  1. Wolf, Robert. "Humboldt Co. may close bridge." Article. Fort Dodge Messenger. Retrieved on May 27, 2009.
  2. Thompsen, Kent. "Berkhimer Bridge is temporarily closed." 6/4/2009. Article. Archived July 12, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Humboldt Independent. Retrieved on August 20, 2009.


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