Located just north of County Road C20 in Belmond, this large deck girder bridge crosses the East Branch of the Iowa River.
Built in 1900, the bridge consists of six spans of deck plate girder, set onto stone substructures. The BCRN was known for building long multi span bridges for crossings like this.
Since the original construction, little has changed with the bridge. However, some of the substructures have been encased in concrete.
The deck girders all appear to be identical, although no plaques were found on the bridge indicating who built it.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with little notable deterioration on the bridge. Currently, rail cars are occasionally stored just north of the bridge.
The author has ranked this bridge as being moderately significant, due to the common design and large size.
The photo above is an overview.