Dunleith and Dubuque Bridge, Dubuque
Facts and practical information
The Dunleith and Dubuque Bridge, also known as the White Water Creek Bridge and the Bergfeld Recreation Area Bridge, is a historic structure located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. This span was part of a seven-span approach to one of the first bridges constructed over the Mississippi River. It was part of a railroad bridge that connected Dubuque with Dunleith, Illinois, now known as East Dubuque. The bridge was fabricated by the Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Andrew Carnegie himself traveled to Dubuque to advocate for his company to build the bridge. The bridge was erected by Reynolds, Saulpaugh and Company of Rock Island, Illinois. The approach, of which this iron truss was a part, was completed in 1872. It was used by the Illinois Central and other railroads. ()
Dubuque
Dunleith and Dubuque Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kennedy Mall, Sundown Mountain Resort, Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Fenelon Place Residential Historic District.