National Register of Historic Places

Hammond Bridge

Hamilton, Marion County, Iowa
Listed
May 14, 1998
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98000500

About this property

The Hammond Bridge is a historic structure located west of Hamilton, Iowa, United States. It spans North Cedar Creek for 178 feet (54 m). In January 1894, Samuel B. Hammond, for whom the bridge is named, requested that the Marion County Board of Supervisors build a bridge near his property. In April of that year, they examined the site, and in June they contracted with S.F. Collins to build the Howe covered through truss bridge. He completed it later that year. The stream has been channelized so that the truss no longer spans the main water flow. In October 1977, a truck accident closed the bridge for two years, and it reopened in September 1979. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. While it remains in place, a newer span was built to carry the vehicle traffic over the creek.

Location

170th Pl. over North Cedar Cr.
Hamilton, Marion County, Iowa
41.17760, -93.01415

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When was Hammond Bridge listed on the National Register?

Hammond Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Hammond Bridge?

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

What is the period of significance for Hammond Bridge?

The period of significance for Hammond Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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