This 1995 photo, which captures the Pine Mill Bridge from its east end looking west, shows the beautiful wrought iron details that embellish the ends of the bridge.
Photo courtesy of Library of Congress
The Pine Creek Grist Mill near Muscatine, Iowa, dates from 1848 and has recently been restored to working order by local volunteers. The bridge was constructed after the mill, in 1877, and is an example of a pin-connected Pratt through truss design. The mill and bridge at Pine Creek are the only surviving pair of these types of structures in Iowa. Before you visit—or to visit virtually—check out the video that Iowa PBS made about the mill's restoration.
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The Great American Rail-Trail promises an all-new American experience. Through 12 states and the District of Columbia, the trail will directly serve nearly 50 million people within 50 miles of the route. Across the nation—and the world—only the limits of imagination will limit its use.
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