Eldorado Bridge
The Eldorado Bridge is a historic structure located in Eldorado, Iowa, United States. It spans the Turkey River for 130 feet (40 m).[2] The Fayette County Board of Supervisors contracted with J.G. Ratcliffe of Waukon, Iowa to design and build this Camelback through truss bridge. It features a single pin-connected span and stone abutments. It was complete in March 1899. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]
Eldorado Bridge | |
Location | State Street over the Turkey River, Eldorado, Iowa |
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Coordinates | 43°03′14.7″N 91°50′04.9″W |
Built | 1898-1899 |
Architect | J.G. Ratcliffe |
Architectural style | Camelback through truss |
MPS | Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 98000783[1] |
Added to NRHP | June 25, 1998 |
See also
Transport portal Engineering portal Iowa portal
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- Clayton B. Fraser. "Eldorado Bridge". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-10-17. with photos
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