Southwest Fifth St. Bridge, Des Moines

Name: Southwest Fifth St. Bridge
Address: Des Moines, United States

#47 among attractions in Des Moines

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The Southwest Fifth St. Bridge is an 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. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 as a part of the Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS. ()

Built: 1898 (126 years ago)Coordinates: 41°34'37"N, 93°37'8"W

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Downtown Des MoinesDes Moines United States

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Southwest Fifth St. Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Principal Park, Wells Fargo Arena, HUB Tower, Younker Brothers Department Store.

~1360 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Principal Park, Des Moines
7 min walk • Principal Park, formerly Sec Taylor Stadium, is a minor league baseball stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. It is the home field of the International League's Iowa Cubs.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
28 min walk • Wells Fargo Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened on July 12, 2005, at a cost of $117 million.
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
19 min walk • The HUB Tower is a high-rise office building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 325 feet in height. It is tied with the EMC Insurance Building for the title of the 6th-tallest building in the city.
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
19 min walk • The Younker Brothers Department Store is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
1.3 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
34 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Court Avenue Bridge, Des Moines
17 min walk • The Court Avenue Bridge is an historic structure located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It became a contributing property in the Civic Center Historic District in 1988, and was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1998 as a part of the Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS.
0.6 miNW
Tower
Polk County Courthouse, Des Moines
15 min walk • The Polk County Courthouse located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, was built in 1906. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource. The courthouse is the third building the county has used for court functions and county administration.
0.6 miN
Harbor
Principal Riverwalk, Des Moines
15 min walk • Principal Riverwalk is a recreational park district along the banks of the Des Moines River in Des Moines, Iowa. After eight years of work, it was completed in January 2013.
0.6 miN
Skyscraper
Plaza Building, Des Moines
17 min walk • The Plaza Building, also known as The Plaza Condominiums, is a high-rise condominium building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 340 feet in height.
0.7 miN
Civic center, Theater, Concert hall
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines
19 min walk • The Des Moines Civic Center is a 2,744-seat performing arts center belonging to Des Moines Performing Arts located in Des Moines, Iowa. It has been Iowa's largest theater since it opened on June 10, 1979, and is used for concerts, Broadway shows, ballets, and other special events.
0.8 miN
41°35'17"N • 93°37'0"W
Simon Estes Amphitheater, Des Moines
20 min walk • Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Southwest Fifth St. Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Principal Park, Des Moines (7 min walk), Civic Center Historic District, Des Moines (12 min walk), Seth Richards Commercial Block, Des Moines (15 min walk), Polk County Courthouse, Des Moines (15 min walk).

How to get to Southwest Fifth St. Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southwest Fifth St. Bridge:

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Dart Ride Share (12 min walk)
Platform O • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)