This massive pony truss bridge crosses the N. Raccoon River near Perry.
Originally built in 1913 to replace a previous single track bridge, the structure has had some alterations from the original design.
The original approaches on either side featured concrete slab spans, which were replaced with laminated beams in 1943. These have likely been replaced since the original construction.
Other than this, the bridge has remained largely unchanged. The two main spans of the bridge are massive Warren Pony Trusses with riveted connections. These are approached by a trio deck girder spans on either side, and the wood beam spans.
The entire bridge is set onto concrete substructures. Today, the trail only uses one track of the bridge.
Overall, the bridge remains in good condition. This bridge is a prime example of how the Milwaukee Road designed this route to be durable.
The author has ranked the bridge as being moderately significant, due to the unique design of the bridge.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from the trail which it carries.
| Upstream | Jefferson Trail Bridge |
| Downstream | Adel Trail Bridge |