Historic Bridges of the U.S. | English River Bridge

Facts

Overview: Through truss bridge over English River on a local road
Location: Washington County, Iowa
Status: Closed to all traffic
History: Built 1886
Design: Through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 118.1 ft.
Total length: 162.1 ft.
Deck width: 13.5 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 14.2 ft.
Land survey: T. 77 N., R. 8 W., Sec. 8
Inventory numbers: IA 337710 (Iowa bridge number)
BH 14666 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 05/1999): Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 16.7 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 1994): 15