Red Bridge (Postville, Iowa) Explained

Red Bridge
Coordinates:43.1308°N -91.4247°W
Built:1920
Builder:A. L. Powell
Architect:Allamakee County Engineer
Added:May 15, 1998
Refnum:98000773

Red Bridge is a historic structure located northeast of Postville, Iowa, United States. It spans the Yellow River for 128feet.[1] The Allamakee County Engineer designed the timber Pratt through truss structure, and it was erected by a local contractor named A. L. Powell in 1920. Built for $2,304.74, it is composed of timber compression members and forged iron tension members.[1] The structural steel was provided by the Worden-Allen Company of Milwaukee, and City Lumber provided the timbers. At some point it was abandoned and the timber deck and stringers were removed. It is the last uncovered timber truss bridge remaining in Iowa.[1] The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

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  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=98000773}} Red Bridge ]. . 2016-08-17 . Fraser . Clayton B.. with