West Auburn Bridge
United States historic place
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West Auburn Bridge is a historic structure located northwest of West Union, Iowa, United States. It spans the Turkey River for 181 feet (55 m).[2] In 1880 the Fayette County Board of Supervisors contracted with Minneapolis engineer Horace E. Horton to design and build this bridge. The Whipple through truss bridge was completed for $7,598.79. At the time of its nomination it was one of only eight bridges of this design known to exist in Iowa.[2] The West Auburn Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]
LocationNear Neon Road over the Turkey River
Nearest cityWest Union, Iowa
Coordinates43°0′58.5″N 91°52′43″W
Built1880-1881
West Auburn Bridge | |
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  Location within Iowa  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Near Neon Road over the Turkey River |
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| Nearest city | West Union, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 43°0′58.5″N 91°52′43″W |
| Built | 1880-1881 |
| Built by | Horace E. Horton |
| Architectural style | Whipple through truss |
| MPS | Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 98000786[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 25, 1998 |
