Adel Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Adel Bridge

Adel, Dallas County, Iowa
Listed
April 17, 2002
Type
Structure
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
02000374

About this property

The Adel Bridge is located on the east edge of Adel, Iowa, United States. The bridge was constructed in 1882. The 400-foot (120 m) span carried traffic on River Street over the Raccoon River. The Dallas County Board of Supervisors received a petition to replace a deteriorating bridge at this location. The old bridge had been built where ferry service had been initiated in 1850, three years after the town had been established. They contracted with the King Iron Bridge and Manufacturing of Cleveland to build the two-span Pratt through truss bridge for $12,500. It was a primary river crossing into Adel until 1932 when the U.S. Highway 6 bridge was completed not far to the south. While it remains in place, it was closed to vehicular traffic in 2000. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Location

Adel, Dallas County, Iowa
41.61586, -94.01227

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Nearby Historic Sites

Dallas County Courthouse
Industrial
0.3 mi
Adel Public Square Historic District
Early Republic
0.4 mi
Dallas County Courthouse (Boundary Increase)
Industrial
0.5 mi
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Industrial
6.7 mi
Feller, Robert William Andrew, Farmstead
Listed
7.2 mi

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When was Adel Bridge listed on the National Register?

Adel Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Adel Bridge?

Adel Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Adel Bridge?

The period of significance for Adel Bridge is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1850.

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