Cipra Branch Bridge

Photos

One of several warnings

Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017

BH Photo #392425

Deck has been removed. Road leading up to the truss is almost non-existent, so it might be privately owned now.

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Cipra Branch on Vanilla Avenue
Location: Adams County, Iowa
Status: Derelict/abandoned
History: Built ca. 1910
Design: Pony truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 59.1 ft.
Total length: 61.0 ft.
Deck width: 15.7 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +41.05563, -94.50906 (decimal degrees)
41°03'20" N, 94°30'33" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/373190/4546029 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:: Prescott
Land survey: T. 72 N., R. 32 W., Sec. 11
Average daily traffic (as of 2008): 25
Inventory numbers: IA 59460 (Iowa bridge number)
BH 12775 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection report (as of March 2010): Sufficiency rating: 18.2 (out of 100)
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May 25, 2017: New photos from Daniel Barnes
May 12, 2015: Updated by Kevin Skow: Updated status based on satellite imagery. This bridge is abandoned and likely privately owned..
April 12, 2010: Updated by J.R. Manning: Corrected carried and crossed facilities