National Register of Historic Places

Adair Viaduct

Adair, Adair County, Iowa
Listed
June 24, 1998
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98000775

About this property

The Adair Viaduct is a historic structure located in Adair, Iowa, United States. It spans the Iowa Interstate Railroad tracks for 192 feet (59 m). In 1908 Adair County built the first bridge at this location over the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad tracks near the site of the 1873 Jesse James train robbery. Increased traffic by the 1920s necessitated its replacement. The Iowa State Highway Commission designed the three-span open spandrel arch bridge. The Adair County Board of Supervisors awarded the $42,263 to build the bridge to the Federal Bridge Company of Des Moines. It is somewhat unusual in Iowa in that the bridge is not symmetrical. Because it is located over a deep cut the two approach spans at 56 feet (17 m) each are shorter than the main span, which is 80 feet (24 m). The bridge was opened to traffic in June 1924. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Location

Adair, Adair County, Iowa
41.49887, -94.63993

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When was Adair Viaduct listed on the National Register?

Adair Viaduct was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Adair Viaduct?

Adair Viaduct is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Adair Viaduct?

The period of significance for Adair Viaduct is recorded as the industrial era.

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