J.E. Jayne & Son Bridge Co.
of Iowa City, Iowa
View Exhibit map"John E. Jayne, born December 15, 1838; came to Johnson county, 1840; he is a bridge contractor and builder. His father entered 1,000 acres of land in Graham township. He was married July 3, 1866, to Miss Laura O. Bird, of Woodstock, Illinois. They have three children : Howard W., Ella, Eben and Hayes. Republican in politics: member city council from fourth ward, 1878 and 1879; was in the army, Company D, 24th Iowa Regiment; member of the Congregational Church; member of the Legion of Honor of Iowa City. He is one of the enterprising citizens of Iowa City. He is the builder of the Jayne patent combination truss arch bridge. His shop is on Gilbert street. His bridges are being built in many counties in Iowa."
- History of Johnson County, Iowa, Containing a History of the County, and Its Townships, Cities and Villages from 1836 to 1882, Together with Biographical Sketches
Artesian Road Bridge (Linn County, Iowa)
Approaches, 1889Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Indian Creek on Artesian RoadDestroyed by collision with empty grain semi
Beverly Depot Bridge (Linn County, Iowa)
Built 1891Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Prairie Creek on Beverly Depot RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Big Creek Road Bridge (Linn County, Iowa)
Built 1891Pratt through truss bridge over Big Creek on Big Creek Road in BertramOpen to traffic
Butler Bridge (1885) (Johnson County, Iowa)
Built 1885Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Iowa River on RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Dupont Bridge (Old) (Johnson County, Iowa)
Through truss bridge over Iowa River on Greencastle AvenueReplaced by a new bridge
Ely Street Bridge (Linn County, Iowa)
Built 1891Through truss bridge over Big Creek on Ely Street in BertramWashed away by floods
Jordan's Ford Bridge (Linn County, Iowa)
Built 1896Lost Through truss bridge over Wapsipinicon River on Jordan's Grove RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Mehaffey Bridge (1896) (Johnson County, Iowa)
Contractor, 1896Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Iowa River on Johnson County Road YDestroyed by flooding, then demolished; Replacement bridge built 5 years later
Oakville Bridge (Louisa County, Iowa)
Contractor, 1895Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Iowa River on RoadCollapsed
Robert's Ferry Bridge (1891) (Johnson County, Iowa)
Built 1891Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Iowa River on Robert's Ferry RoadReplaced on a new alignment
Rosedale Road Bridge (Linn County, Iowa)
likely builder, ca. 1890Pratt through truss bridge over Indian Creek on Rosedale Road.Open to traffic