Bertram Bridge
About Bertram Bridge
Bertram Bridge, at Ely St. over Big Cr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 8, 2014. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level. It describes its style as Pinned Pratt Through Truss, as it does for 19 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 · 14 MB · National Archives↗Finding Bertram Bridge
Ely St. over Big Cr., Bertram
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Pinned Pratt Through Truss style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Pinned Pratt Through Truss.
Memories of Bertram Bridge
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Questions about Bertram Bridge
Is Bertram Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 8, 2014 (Register number 98000531).
Is Bertram Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old Capitol, 20.4 miles away.
Can you visit Bertram 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 Bertram Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 14 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 75336921 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.