Taylor's Ford Bridge

Taylor's Ford Bridge
Location Nolen Ave. over the Wapsipinicon River
Coordinates 42°23′58″N 91°48′46″W / 42.39944°N 91.81278°W / 42.39944; -91.81278Coordinates: 42°23′58″N 91°48′46″W / 42.39944°N 91.81278°W / 42.39944; -91.81278
Built 1872
Architect Wrought Iron Bridge Co.
Architectural style Truss arch bridge
MPS Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP Reference # 98000755[1]
Added to NRHP June 25, 1998

The Taylor's Ford Bridge is a historic structure located southeast of Independence, Iowa, United States. It spans the Wapsipinicon River for 271 feet (83 m).[2] In January 1872 the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors contracted with the Wrought Iron Bridge Co. from Canton, Ohio, to build a two-span bridge in the city of Independence for $20,102.[2] It had replaced an earlier span that had been washed away in a flood. Both spans were replaced by a heavier span in 1891. One of the spans was moved to Buffalo Township, and has subsequently been removed. This bridge is the other span. It has been replaced a second time by a heavier bridge, but it remains in place even though it no longer carries vehicle traffic. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Clayton B. Fraser. "Taylor's Ford Bridge" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-02-08.


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