Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Shell Rock River Bridge

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west entrance

This bridge replaced a through truss bridge, whose dimensions were 122.3 ft x 16 ft. The older structure was destroyed in an automobile wreck.

Photo taken by Jason Smith

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Oblique view

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Inside the bridge

Photo taken by Jason Smith

Overview: Through truss bridge over Shell Rock River on a local road
Location: Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built ca. 1950
Design: Pratt through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 129.9 ft.
Total length: 129.9 ft.
Deck width: 22.0 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 14.2 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +43.25512, -93.12180 (decimal degrees)
43°15'18" N, 93°07'18" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Land survey: T. 97 N., R. 19 W., Sec. 5
Inventory numbers: IA 106470 (Iowa bridge number)
BH 13097 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 01/2006): Deck condition rating: Very Good (8 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Appraisal: Not deficient
Sufficiency rating: 58.1 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2005): 80