Imes Bridge

The Imes Bridge is a wooden covered bridge in Madison County, Iowa. Built in 1870, it was originally located over the Middle River. In 1887 it was moved to a spot over Clinton Creek, and in 1977 was moved again to its present site. It is 81 feet (25 m) long and is the oldest of the remaining covered bridges in Madison County. It was renovated in 1997 for a cost of $31,807.[2]

Imes Covered Bridge
Northwestern side of the bridge
Imes Bridge is located in Iowa
Imes Bridge
Imes Bridge is located in the United States
Imes Bridge
Nearest citySt. Charles, Iowa
Coordinates41°17′21″N 93°48′03″W
Built1870
ArchitectJ. P. Clark
NRHP reference No.76000784[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 9, 1979

See also

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. "The Bridges of Madison County". Madison County, Iowa: Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on March 30, 2012. Retrieved June 22, 2012.

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