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Inventory Number: IA/15-22-01x
County: Clayton County
Township: Cox Creek
Town/Village:
Bridge Name:
Crosses: Volga River
Truss type:
Spans: 1
Length: c150'
Roadway Width:
Built: c1860
Builder:
When Lost: 1918
Cause: Replaced
Latitude: N42 45.821
Longitude: W091 25.291
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Topographic map of the area
Directions: At Mederville.

Cox Creek, Clayton County, IA Built c1860 Replaced 1918
Todd Clark Collection

Comments:
This bridge stood 75 to 80 feet above the Volga River. It was replaced by a concrete and steel structure. Note: The 255-foot length identified by Swanson is in error, since the river is between cliffs at this location and is only ~150 feet wide.

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