Skunk River Bridge
About Skunk River Bridge
Skunk River Bridge, at 255th St. over Skunk R., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1998. It was among the first 10 of Ames’s 22 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level. It describes its style as Pinned Warren Through Truss, as it does for 2 other Iowa listings. It was listed as part of Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 10 MB · National Archives↗Finding Skunk River Bridge
255th St. over Skunk R., Ames
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Skunk River Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Skunk River Bridge
Is Skunk River Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 15, 1998 (Register number 98000484).
Is Skunk River Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Knapp-Wilson House, 4.1 miles away.
Can you visit Skunk River Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Skunk River Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75337960 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.