West Auburn Bridge

West Auburn Bridge is a historic structure located northwest of West Union, Iowa, United States. It spans the Turkey River for 181 feet (55 m).[2] In 1880 the Fayette County Board of Supervisors contracted with Minneapolis engineer Horace E. Horton to design and build this bridge. The Whipple through truss bridge was completed for $7,598.79. At the time of its nomination it was one of only eight bridges of this design known to exist in Iowa.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]

West Auburn Bridge
LocationNear Neon Rd. over the Turkey River
Nearest cityWest Union, Iowa
Coordinates43°0′58.5″N 91°52′43″W
Built1880-1881
Built byHorace E. Horton
Architectural styleWhipple through truss
MPSHighway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP reference No.98000786[1]
Added to NRHPJune 25, 1998

See also

  •  Transport portal
  •  Engineering portal
  •  Iowa portal

References


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