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This bridge carries the UPRR double main line across US 65 just as it enters the town of Colo.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

BH Photo #112659

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over US 65
Location: Colo, Story County, Iowa
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1934
Builders: - McClintic-Marshall Co. of Chicago, Illinois & Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Superstructure)
- Zitterell-Mills Co. of Webster City, Iowa (Substructure)
Railroads: - Chicago & North Western Railway (CNW)
- Union Pacific Railroad (UP)
Design: Steel stringer
Dimensions: Span length: 31.2 ft.
Total length: 31.2 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +42.01893, -93.30944 (decimal degrees)
42°01'08" N, 93°18'34" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/474380/4651924 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:: Colo
Average daily traffic (as of 1998): 2,170
Inventory numbers: IA 48880 (Iowa bridge number)
BH 36341 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection report (as of December 1998): View more at BridgeReports.com

January 14, 2022: New photos from John Marvig
December 27, 2021: Updated by John Marvig: added builders
December 27, 2019: New photo from Geoff Hubbs
May 29, 2019: New photos from Daniel Barnes
August 28, 2016: New photos from John Marvig
April 27, 2014: New Street View added by Luke Harden
May 4, 2012: Photo imported by Luke Harden
February 16, 2012: Updated by Luke Harden: Added category "Chicago & North Western Railway"
September 11, 2011: Updated by Luke Harden: Fixed map
March 2, 2008: Updated by J.R. Manning