Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Gilbert Street Bridge

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Side view of the bridge

Both photos were taken from the frozen Cedar River. JS

Photo taken by Jason and Birgit Smith in December 2007

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Overview

This photo was too irresistable.

Photo taken by Birgit Smith in December 2007

Vicinity map

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Overview: Arch bridge over Shermans Creek on Gilbert Street in Charles City
Location: Floyd County, Iowa
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1914
Design: Arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 40.0 ft.
Total length: 40.0 ft.
Deck width: 38.1 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +43.06747, -92.68756 (decimal degrees)
43°04'03" N, 92°41'15" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory numbers: IA 24960 (Iowa bridge number)
BH 13505 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 08/2005): Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Sufficiency rating: 76.1 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2005): 5,500