Adel Bridge

The Adel Bridge spans 400 feet across the Raccoon River, featuring two sections constructed with a Pratt through truss architectural design.

The King Iron Bridge and Manufacturing Company of Cleveland built this bridge in 1882 for $12,500, replacing an earlier crossing where ferry service operated.

The bridge represents a significant example of nineteenth-century engineering methods, earning its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

While the structure remains in its original location on River Street, authorities closed the bridge to vehicle traffic in 2000 for safety considerations.

This structure served as the primary river crossing into Adel for fifty years until the completion of the U.S. Highway 6 bridge in 1932.

Location: Adel

Part of: Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS

GPS coordinates: 41.61583,-94.01194

Latest update: March 13, 2025 03:38