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Berkhimer Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Berkhimer Bridge

On the National Register since 199828 years
Pennsylvania Through TrussListed 1998Humboldt
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About Berkhimer Bridge

Berkhimer Bridge, at 245th St. over Des Moines R., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1998. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level. It describes its style as Pennsylvania Through Truss, as it does for 3 other Iowa listings. It was listed as part of Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS.

What it isBridge in United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 10 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1899 to today

  1. 1899Built
  2. 1998Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 28 years
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Finding Berkhimer Bridge

245th St. over Des Moines R., Humboldt

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No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Questions about Berkhimer Bridge

Is Berkhimer Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 15, 1998 (Register number 98000523).

Is Berkhimer Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Berkhimer 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 Berkhimer 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 75336613 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.