Located north of Melcher-Dallas, this simple steel stringer bridge crosses Pratt Street near County Road S45.
Built in 1939, the bridge features a single steel stringer span, set onto concrete abutments. This design is common along the former Rock Island lines.
The bridge is also very similar to the Wisconsin Avenue Bridge near Davenport.
This type of bridge was common for both crossing small creeks and roadways, due to the simple nature of the design.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with little deterioration noted on the steel span.
The author has rated this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.