Located in Clarksville, this large bridge crosses the Shell Rock River.
The Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway constructed the current approaches, which were built in 1902. These consist of 5-40' Deck Girders.
The main spans were built in 1921 by the Rock Island Railroad. These are a pair of heavily built, riveted 137' subdivided warren through trusses. The bridge rests on a combination of stone and concrete substructures.
This design of truss was common during the 1920s through 1940s, as it was easy to build around a smaller truss. It is unknown what kind of truss was here before 1921.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition.
The author has ranked the bridge as being moderately significant, due to the common design.
The bridge can be accessed via a county park off Timber Road. The photo above is an overview.
| Upstream | Clarksville Trail Bridge |
| Downstream | Confluence with W. Fork Cedar River |