This Underrated Bridge Just Might Be The Most Beautiful Place In Iowa
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Talon Delaney
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Black Hawk Bridge is in Lansing, Iowa. Construction was completed in 1931, and it has connected Iowa and Wisconsin over the Mississippi River ever since. This article is dedicated to Black Hawk Bridge and all its architectural beauty.
Black Hawk Bridge is named after Chief Black Hawk, and is one of the more unusual bridges over the Mississippi River. It is a Cantilever bridge. Cantilevers are the structures shooting out horizontally from the bridge, and allow for the suspension to happen between the anchor points on either side.
This photo was taken in 1956, and the bridge was actually closed at this time. It was originally a privatized bridge owned by the Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge Company. However, it was damaged from ice damming and closed between 1945 and 1957. Its owners lacked the necessary capital to repair the bridge, and it was absorbed by Iowa and Wisconsin and eventually fixed for public use.
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Not only is the bridge an architectural wonder, it's also a spectacle for the eye to behold.
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When you find yourself on the bridge, you'll notice the geometrically pleasing structure and the breathtaking views to be had.
Even from below, the bridge looks incredible. It is 200 meters across and two lanes wide.
Black Hawk Bridge is more than just a crossing point from one side of a river to another, it is an architectural marvel with nearly 100 years of history. Is this one of your favorite places in Iowa? What other beautiful places in Iowa do you feel don’t get a fair shake?
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