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Special Bridge Conditions Legend
! Confirmed demolition date within one year or an especially historic bridge that is threatened with demolition at any level.
X The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed.
S The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing.
L Most or all of the original bridge material has been demolished and replaced, including historically significant elements, but some original parts of the bridge remain.
Note: This website cannot guarantee the current condition of any bridge on this website. Bridges lacking these icons should not necessarily be considered condition-free.

Total Bridges Found: 3

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
X Blackhawk Road Bridge
Race Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Blackhawk Road Over Des Moines River (Eastern Channel) Ottumwa: Wapello County, Iowa Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 252 ft
Main Span Length: 100 ft
Roadway Width: 18.7 ft
Main Spans: 2
1935 By: Unknown This truss bridge appeared to have had a colorful history.Click to visit page.
Jefferson Street Viaduct
Historic Significance Rating. Jefferson Street Over Des Moines River Ottumwa: Wapello County, Iowa Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 2120.5 ft
Main Span Length: 150 ft
Roadway Width: 33.1 ft
Main Spans: 9
1936 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin A rare multi-span Warren deck cantilever truss bridge is a landmark for Ottumwa.Click to visit page.
Wabash Bridge
Ottumwa Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Des Moines River Ottumwa: Wapello County, Iowa Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed Total Length: 770 ft
Roadway Width: 10 ft
Main Spans: 3
By: Unknown This skewed multi-span railroad bridge has been converted for pedestrian use.Click to visit page.

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