This large truss bridge is the final bridge across the Skunk River, before its confluence with the Mississippi River.
The bridge features a pair of 180' Pratt Through Trusses. These spans each has 9 panels and pinned connections, which have been rebuilt with riveted plates.
Approaching on the south end are a number of modular concrete slab spans. These spans replaced a more traditional and historic type of concrete slab. In addition, a single I-Beam span crosses a farm access road.
The bridge is set onto concrete substructures. The southern truss has received an additional H-Pile bracing, indicating that the bridge is likely in poor condition. This may be as a result of the Flood of 2008, which also may be related to the reconstruction of the approach.
The bridge can easily be accessed from US-61. The author has ranked the bridge as locally significant due to the reconstruction of the bridge, and the deteriorated condition. In addition, the bridge is a rather common design along former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Lines.
The photo above is an overview. The author plans on taking more photographs in the near future.
| Upstream | BNSF Skunk River Bridge (Rome) |
| Downstream | Confluence With Mississippi River |