This Pratt Through Truss bridge crosses Hancock Slough just east of the Keokuk-Hamilton Bridge.
The bridge was built in 1890, likely by the Union Bridge Company for the Toledo, Peoria & Western. The bridge is set onto stone substructures. It can be accessed from US-136.
The 8-Panel Pratt Through Truss features pinned connections. It retains significant historic integrity, with the only alterations being on the end panels. Large steel beams and tension rods were installed to increase the load capacity of the bridge.
The bridge remains in fair condition. Because of the limited traffic it sees, it is likely a safe structure. Unfortunately, a similar structure on the line collapsed in 2013, highlighting the need for strengthening of these structures.
The author has ranked the bridge as being moderately significant, due to the common design; but also because of the fair condition of the bridge.
The photo above is an overview looking east.