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Southwest Fifth Street Bridge

Southwest Fifth Street Bridge
Photo: Joseph Elliott, Public domain

The Southwest Fifth St. Bridge is a historic structure located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Built in 1898 after a controversy surrounding the bidding process, it is one of the last Pratt through truss bridges left in an urban setting in Iowa.

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  • Built 1898
  • Heritage listed
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