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This bridge is located immediately east of US 59 in Old Jefferson Town, Oskaloosa, Kansas.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in December 2006

Overview: Bowstring pony truss bridge over unnamed creek
Location: Jefferson County, Kansas
Status: Open to pedestrians
History: Built by the King Iron Bridge & Mfg Co. of Cleveland, Ohio. Relocated to Old Jefferson Town in Oskaloosa, Kansas. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
Builder: - King Iron Bridge Co. of Cleveland, Ohio
Design: Bowstring pony truss
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.21222, -95.30995 (decimal degrees)
39°12'44" N, 95°18'36" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/300565/4342869 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Oskaloosa
Inventory number: BH 36228 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

March 1, 2010: Updated by Robert Elder: Adjusted GPS Coordinates.
June 11, 2009: Updated by Robert Elder: Corrected typo in Overview
June 10, 2009: Updated by Robert Elder: Updated Categories - bridge is constructed of wrought iron.
November 12, 2008: Updated by Robert Elder: Edited Year Built
July 13, 2008: Updated by Robert Elder
February 8, 2008: Added by Robert Elder