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Wapsipinicon River Bridge

A bridge in Independence, with 13 places within a five-minute walk. One of 3 history & landmarks in Independence.

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On the National Register since 1998

Wapsipinicon River Bridge

Wapsipinicon River Bridge

Wapsipinicon River Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 25, 1998. It is significant for its engineering at the state level. Its architecture is described as Concrete Filled Spandrel Arch. It was listed as part of Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS.

The Wapsipinicon River Bridge is a historic structure located in Independence, Iowa, United States. It spans the Wapsipinicon River for 341 feet (104 m). The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors contracted with the Miller-Taylor Construction Company from Waterloo, Iowa, to build the new bridge on the south side of Independence for $37,680. However, high water created problems during construction, and the bridge was …

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The nearest neighbor is Vern's True Value, 2 min walk away.

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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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