West Auburn Bridge

West Auburn Bridge is a historic structure located northwest of West Union, Iowa, United States. It spans the Turkey River for 181 feet (55 m).[2] In 1880 the Fayette County Board of Supervisors contracted with Minneapolis engineer Horace E. Horton to design and build this bridge. The Whipple through truss bridge was completed for $7,598.79. At the time of its nomination it was one of only eight bridges of this design known to exist in Iowa.[2] The West Auburn Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]

West Auburn Bridge
LocationNear Neon Road over the Turkey River
Nearest cityWest Union, Iowa
Coordinates43°0′58.5″N 91°52′43″W
Built1880-1881
Built byHorace E. Horton
Architectural styleWhipple through truss
MPSHighway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP reference No.98000786[1]
Added to NRHPJune 25, 1998

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Fraser, Clayton B. "West Auburn Bridge". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-10-17. with photos


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