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IAIS Perry Street Bridge

Through Plate Girder Bridge over Perry Street
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa

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Name IAIS Perry Street Bridge
Built By Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Iowa Interstate Railroad
Length 93 Feet Total, 65 Foot Main Span
Width 2 Tracks, One In Use
Height Above Ground 11 Feet 3 Inches
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder and I-Beam
Substructure Type Concrete and Steel Tower
Date Built 1902
Traffic Count 6 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
IAIS Bridge Number 1827
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date September 2017


This through girder bridge crosses Perry Street in downtown Davenport.
Built in 1902, the bridge originally had two tracks, and a third track spur. However, the third track was removed at some point.
The bridge rests on concrete substructures, with steel tower piers.
Overall, the bridge remains in fair condition. Despite this, the bridge is beginning to show some signs of wear and tear.

The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from the road below.

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Build Date Track Elevation
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele