Morgan Bridge (Old Peru, Iowa)

The Morgan Bridge is a historic structure, originally located southeast of Old Peru, Iowa, United States. It spanned a branch of Clanton Creek for 60 feet (18 m).[2] The wrought iron or steel Pratt pony truss was manufactured by the King Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company of Cleveland. Benton Jones of Winterset, Iowa assembled it for $376.39.[2] The approaches are timber stringer spans, and it is supported by timber pile bents. The bridge has not been operational for years. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1] The span originally served a remote crossing, but has subsequently been relocated and is now owned by the Madison County Historical Society.[3]

Morgan Bridge
Morgan Bridge (Old Peru, Iowa) is located in Iowa
Morgan Bridge (Old Peru, Iowa)
Morgan Bridge (Old Peru, Iowa) is located in the United States
Morgan Bridge (Old Peru, Iowa)
LocationMaple Lane over a branch of Clanton Creek
Nearest cityOld Peru, Iowa
Coordinates41°10′16″N 93°55′55″W
Built1891
Built byBenton Jones
ArchitectKing Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company
Architectural stylePratt pony truss
MPSHighway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP reference No.98000507[1]
Added to NRHPMay 15, 1998

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Clayton B. Fraser. "Morgan Bridge". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-07-21. with photos
  3. "Morgan bridge". Iowa Department of Transportation. Retrieved 2016-07-21.


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