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IOWA The Iowa Historic Bridge Inventory list 13 King bridges still standing, three of the most notable are included below, along with two other preserved bowstrings. The other 10 can be found at www.ole.dot.state.ia.us/historic bridge)\
1. The Hale Bowstring* (three spans) -1878- Anamosa State Park, Jones Co.+ This impressive 3 span 260 foot bridge is listed in the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER). It was dismantled in 2003 then relocated in March 2006 to serve as on pedestrian and bicycle path in the Anamosa State Park in Jones County through the efforts of the Jones County Historical Commission. The spectacular relocation of the three spans by helicopter was covered by the national media including the History Channel/( See NEW 3/19/06, and 3/9/03) http://www.ole.dot.state.ia.us/historicbridge/detail.asp?id=111
2. The Miller Pony Truss -1884- Madison County+ (See 2006 Finds & Findings – item #3) 3. The Quarry Bridge -1885- Marshall County+ (see NEW 10/29/06) 4. The Kent Park Bowstring – Johnson County - 1870s -This is one of six old bridges that have been placed in County parks over the last decade under the direction of Superintendent of the Johnson County Conservation Board, Larry Lovetinsky. It is beautifully preserved 70 foot span crossing a small lake (see 5. The Coonhunter’s Lodge Bowstring – 1876 – Jones County This 54 foot bridge was put on the scrap heap in 1987 after serving as a crossing of Kitty Creek, near Montecello. It was acquired from Jones County by a local citizen who donated it to the Lodge. A valiant band of Lodge members, including Paul Rohrbacker, erected the handsome bridge across a dry wash on the golf course where it now stands providing access to the 9th hole. (see
MISSOURI
1. KATY Trail Camelback Bridge -1910 – Cooper County (See http://bridges.midwestplaces.com/mo/cooper/lamine-katy/ ) |
