Indian Creek Bridge facts for kids
The Indian Creek Bridge is a historic bridge made of wrought iron. It was built around 1880 near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This old bridge crosses a small stream called Indian Creek, which flows into the Cedar River in Linn County.
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Indian Creek Bridge
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 Location in Iowa
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| Nearest city | Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1880 |
| Architect | Wrought Iron Bridge Company |
| Architectural style | Pinned Pratt through truss |
| MPS | Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 98000514 |
| Added to NRHP | May 15, 1998 |
About the Indian Creek Bridge
The Indian Creek Bridge was designed and built by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company (WIBCO). This company was based in Canton, Ohio. The bridge uses a special design called a "double-intersection Pratt through truss."
Bridge Design and Structure
A through truss bridge means the main support structure is above the roadway. You drive through the truss. The Pratt design is a common type of truss that uses triangles to make the bridge strong.
The main part of the bridge is about 115 feet (35 meters) long. The road on the bridge is about 15.58 feet (4.75 meters) wide. If you include the parts that lead up to the main bridge, its total length is 191 feet (58 meters).
The bridge sits on strong stone supports. The road itself is made of timber (wood) planks. These planks are laid across the bridge. The bridge also has decorative parts and special bracing to make it even stronger.
A Historic Landmark
The Indian Creek Bridge is important because of its age and design. It shows how bridges were built a long time ago. Because of its historical value, the bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1998. This list includes places in the United States that are important to history.
