Berkhimer Bridge Explained

Berkhimer Bridge
Nearest City:Humboldt, Iowa
Coordinates:42.7392°N -94.2531°W
Built:1899
Architect:Clinton Bridge & Iron Works
Architecture:Pin-connected, 10-panel Pennsylvania through truss
Mpsub:Highway Bridges of Iowa
Added:May 15, 1998
Refnum:98000523

Berkhimer Bridge is a high truss bridge built in 1899 located near Humboldt, Iowa. It spans the Des Moines River for 253feet.[1]

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. The bridge was closed on June 1 due to the stated concerns.[2]

It was closed in 2001 and rehabilitated in 2005.

Notes and 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. Humboldt Independent. Retrieved on August 20, 2009.