Big Creek Bridge (Madrid, Iowa)

Big Creek Bridge was a historic structure located northeast of Madrid, Iowa, United States. It spanned Big Creek for 43 feet (13 m).[2] The Marsh arch bridge was designed by Des Moines engineer James B. Marsh. It was completed in 1916. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1] The historic span was replaced by a new bridge in 2004.

Big Creek Bridge
Big Creek Bridge 2 is similar to this bridge, which was replaced in 2004.
Location2110 300th St. over Big Creek
Nearest cityMadrid, Iowa
Coordinates41°55′17.8″N 93°45′23.5″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1916
Built byN.E. Marsh & Son Construction Company
ArchitectJames B. Marsh
Architectural styleMarsh arch bridge
MPSHighway Bridges of Iowa MPS
NRHP reference No.98000766[1]
Added to NRHPJune 25, 1998

References

Replacement bridge built in 2004.


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