Raccoon River Railroad Bridge – rural Jefferson, IA
N 42° 01.033 W 094° 26.226
15T E 381013 N 4652686
This arched railroad bridge crosses the Raccoon River a few miles west of Jefferson.
Waymark Code: WMBH4V
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2011
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This arched railroad bridge crosses the Raccoon River a few miles west of Jefferson. A gravel road parallels the waterway allowing vehicles to pass through the picturesque arch. Back in horse and buggy days it was known as the “courting bridge” where dating couples would gather.
It is an active railroad line, and there is a pullover for safe viewing at the listed coordinates.
Bridge Type: Arch
Bridge Usage: Railroad
Moving Bridge: This bridge is static (has no moving pieces)
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