Eureka Bridge Construction on the Lincoln Highway (2 of 4)

Eureka Bridge Construction on the Lincoln Highway (2 of 4)

The Lincoln Highway later became U.S. 30. The Eureka Bridge is located east of Jefferson in Greene County and is still being used. The sign on the bridge reads: Erected by Marsh Engineers Co. Material Supplied by D. Milligan Co. Hawkeye (illegible) Cement (illegible).

Photo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Transportation

Pathways

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Media Artifacts

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