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Shellsburg Bridge

Shellsburg, Iowa • Benton County

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About This Property

Source: AI Generated

The Shellsburg Bridge is a single-span steel truss bridge that historically carried a local road across the Cedar River in Shellsburg, Iowa. Constructed in the early 20th century, its design reflects common bridge-building practices of the era.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
6/25/1998
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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