Nearest city West Union, Iowa Built by Horace E. Horton Address West Union, IA 52175, USA Added to NRHP 25 June 1998 | Built 1880-1881 NRHP Reference # 98000786 Architectural style Truss bridge | |
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Location Near Neon Rd. over the Turkey River MPS Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS Similar Dodd Ford Bridge, Newell Toll Bridge, Hogback Covered Bridge, Roseman Covered Bridge, Vine Street Bridge | ||
West Auburn Bridge is a historic structure located northwest of West Union, Iowa, United States. It spans the Turkey River for 181 feet (55 m). In 1880 the Fayette County Board of Supervisors contracted with Minneapolis engineer Horace E. Horton to design and build this bridge. The Whipple through truss bridge was completed for $7,598.79. At the time of its nomination it was one of only eight bridges of this design known to exist in Iowa. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
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