National Register of Historic Places

Olympic Avenue Bridge

Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa
Listed
June 24, 1998
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98000747

About this property

The Olympic Avenue Bridge is located northeast of Carroll, Iowa, United States. The 46-foot (14 m) span carries traffic on Olympic Avenue over an unnamed stream. This bridge was one of 15 similar spans that Carroll County had built in 1913. The county board of supervisors contracted with the Standard Bridge Company of Omaha to build the Warren pony truss structures that were designed by the Iowa State Highway Commission (ISHC). They were supported by a timber substructure. These bridges became the prototype of what would become the ISHC's standard design. Standard Bridge was paid $29,174 to build all the bridges. The estimated cost of this bridge was $1,208. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Location

Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa
42.11480, -94.81284

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Questions about this property

When was Olympic Avenue Bridge listed on the National Register?

Olympic Avenue Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Olympic Avenue Bridge?

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

What is the period of significance for Olympic Avenue Bridge?

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

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