The Grand River Bridge is a historic bridge located west of Leon, Iowa, United States. It spans the Grand River for 235 feet. 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 $…
The Grand River Bridge is a historic bridge located west of Leon, Iowa, United States. It spans the Grand River for 235 feet. 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. The bridge is no longer in use for vehicular traffic. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
Location: County road over the Grand River
Nearest city: Leon, Iowa
Built: 1890
Built by: Daniel & Webster
Architectural style: Pratt through truss · Pratt Pony truss
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