Replaced by a new bridge, truss spans relocated to Allamakee County in 1939, where it served traffic for another 55 years
History
Built 1878 Replaced in 1939 with the truss spans being relocated to Allamakee County to serve traffic for 55 years- later destroyed during an attempt to relocate it.
Posted August 10, 2012, by Don Morrison (bacchus [at] mchsi [dot] com)
Interesting information, Jason. Where in Winneshiek County was the Bridge moved to?
Growing up in Osage, we called our bridges South Bridge, Lime Kiln Road Bridge, and this one West bridge. The site of the Pierce bridge was called Old South Bridge.
There is also an interesting pontoon bridge just upstream from the site of Pierce Bridge. Sunny Brae Golf Course puts it out seasonally to reach an across-the-river green.
Interesting information, Jason. Where in Winneshiek County was the Bridge moved to?
Growing up in Osage, we called our bridges South Bridge, Lime Kiln Road Bridge, and this one West bridge. The site of the Pierce bridge was called Old South Bridge.
There is also an interesting pontoon bridge just upstream from the site of Pierce Bridge. Sunny Brae Golf Course puts it out seasonally to reach an across-the-river green.
Here's a postcard image of West Bridge.