Red Bridge (Postville, Iowa)

Red Bridge is a historic structure located northeast of Postville, Iowa, United States. It spans the Yellow River for 128 feet (39 m).[2] 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.[2] 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.[2] The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]

Red Bridge
LocationFuel Hollow Road over the Yellow River
Nearest cityPostville, Iowa
Coordinates43°07′51″N 91°25′29″W
Built1920
Built byA. L. Powell
ArchitectAllamakee County Engineer
Architectural stylePratt through truss
MPSHighway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP reference No.98000773[1]
Added to NRHPMay 15, 1998

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Fraser, Clayton B. "Red Bridge". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-08-17. with photos


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