Grand River Bridge (Leon, Iowa)
United States historic place
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The Grand River Bridge is a historic bridge located west of Leon, Iowa, United States. It spans the Grand River for 235 feet (72 m).[2] A 7-panel Pratt Pony truss spans the main channel of the river, with a 4-panel Pratt pony truss/bedstead and timber stringer that forms the approach span on the west side. It was built by bridge contractors Daniel and Webster for $2,980 and completed in 1890.[2] The bridge is no longer in use for vehicular traffic. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]
LocationCounty road over the Grand River
Nearest cityLeon, Iowa
Coordinates40°43′18″N 93°52′33″W
Built1890
Grand River Bridge | |
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  Location within Iowa  Location within the United States | |
| Location | County road over the Grand River |
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| Nearest city | Leon, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40°43′18″N 93°52′33″W |
| Built | 1890 |
| Built by | Daniel & Webster |
| Architectural style | Pratt through truss Pratt Pony truss |
| MPS | Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 98000794[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 25, 1998 |
