The Shellsburg Bridge is a historic structure located in Shellsburg, Iowa, United States. It spans Bear Creek for 64 feet (20 m).[2] In April 1915 the Benton County Board of Supervisors contracted with Alfred Vinall to build the new bridge near Shellsburg's downtown area. He used a special design by the Iowa State Highway Commission (ISHC), and completed the project in late 1915 for $6,081.06.[2] The ISHC designed plain bridges for its rural spans, but because this span is in town it features decorative elements: bichrome concrete detailing, molded concrete balustrades, and incised spandrel panels. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]

Shellsburg Bridge
Shellsburg Bridge is located in Iowa
Shellsburg Bridge
Shellsburg Bridge is located in the United States
Shellsburg Bridge
LocationPearl St. over Bear Creek
Shellsburg, Iowa
Coordinates42°05′36.3″N 91°52′10.1″W / 42.093417°N 91.869472°W / 42.093417; -91.869472
Built1915
Built byAlfred Vinall
ArchitectIowa State Highway Commission
Architectural styleSpandrel arch
MPSHighway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP reference No.98000770[1]
Added to NRHPJune 25, 1998

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Clayton B. Fraser. "National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: Shellsburg Bridge". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-02-08. with photo