This bridge is still closed March 25,2015. The County says they have contacted the IAIS Railroad about getting it replaced but the RR is doing nothing to rebuild or fix this bridge and arguing whether they are the ones to fix or replace it. We are searching for answers to history and proof of RR ownership .Also history of when this road was established.Was the road established before the railroad ? We have a photo in the Centennial Grinnell Book that shows a possible previous bridge that existed here before present bridge.The caption calls it "the old overhead bridge crossing the Rock Island rr west of town." It says the pictured bridge burned down. No dates are given . Please help us dig for information if possible. We need traffic to this bridge and road restored.
This bridge has been closed. I was asked and know nothing. If its here let me know. I couldn't find it. I was told it is owned by the railroad. Love the hympback and big rivets.
Came upon this bridge yesterday, and replacement is under way. It looks like the structure was built with secondhand materials. Does anyone have any more photos?