Eldorado Bridge Explained

Eldorado Bridge
Coordinates:43.0541°N -91.8347°W
Built:1898-1899
Architect:J.G. Ratcliffe
Added:June 25, 1998
Refnum:98000783

The Eldorado Bridge is a historic structure located in Eldorado, Iowa, United States. It spans the Turkey River for 130feet.[1] 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=98000783}} Eldorado Bridge]. National Park Service. 2016-10-17. Clayton B. Fraser. with