Taylor's Ford Bridge

United States historic place
Taylor's Ford Bridge
42°23′58″N 91°48′46″W / 42.39944°N 91.81278°W / 42.39944; -91.81278
Built1872
ArchitectWrought Iron Bridge Co.
Architectural styleTruss arch bridge
MPSHighway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP reference No.98000755[1]
Added to NRHPJune 25, 1998

The Taylor's Ford Bridge is a historic structure located four miles southeast of Independence, Iowa, United States. It spans the Wapsipinicon River for 271 feet (83 m).[2] In January 1872 the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors contracted with the Wrought Iron Bridge Co. from Canton, Ohio, to build a two-span bridge in the city of Independence for $20,102.[2] It had replaced an earlier span that had been washed away in a flood. Both spans were replaced by a heavier span in 1891. One of the spans was moved to Buffalo Township, and has subsequently been removed. This bridge is the other span. It has been replaced a second time by a heavier bridge, but it remains in place even though it no longer carries vehicle traffic. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Clayton B. Fraser. "Taylor's Ford Bridge". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
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