Topeka Bridge & Iron Co.
| Industry | Bridge construction, civil engineering |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1914 |
| Headquarters | Topeka , United States |
| Products | Bridges, specifically concrete Luten arch bridges |
Topeka Bridge & Iron Co. was a prominent bridge construction firm recognized for multiple projects that have since been included on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Among their distinguished creations are the 1914 concrete Luten arch structures such as the Canyon Diablo Bridge and the Amelia Park Bridge.
An Arizona state report emphasizes the company's unique role as the sole builder of all concrete Luten arch bridges within the state, serving as the western agent for Indianapolis-based engineer Daniel B. Luten. For instance, the 1921 Inspiration Bridge in Miami, Arizona, was crafted by the local town engineer utilizing designs provided by Topeka Bridge & Iron Co., which also furnished molds for ornamental concrete balusters.
Selected Works
- Amelia Park Bridge, 1914, located near Antelope, KS (Topeka Bridge and Iron Co.), NRHP-listed
- Canyon Diablo Bridge, abandoned US 66 route over Diablo Canyon, Winona, AZ (Topeka Bridge & Iron Co.), NRHP-listed
- Canyon Padre Bridge, abandoned US 66 section crossing Padre Canyon, Flagstaff, AZ (Topeka Bridge & Iron Co.), NRHP-listed
- Cordova Avenue Bridge, Cordova Ave. spanning Bloody Tanks Wash, Miami, AZ (Topeka Bridge & Iron Co.), NRHP-listed
- Gila River Bridge, situated on Old Safford Rd., near Clifton, AZ (Topeka Bridge & Iron Co.), NRHP-listed
- Harris Bridge, close to Americus, KS (Topeka Bridge & Iron), NRHP-listed
- Holbrook Bridge, abandoned US 70 crossing Little Colorado River, Holbrook, AZ (Topeka Bridge & Iron Co.), NRHP-listed
- Hudgeon Bridge, near Girard, KS (Topeka Bridge & Construction Co.), NRHP-listed
- Inspiration Avenue Bridge, Inspiration Ave. over Bloody Tanks Wash, Miami, AZ (Topeka Bridge & Iron Co.), NRHP-listed
- Jake's Branch of Middle Creek Bridge, off US 69 near Louisburg, KS (Topeka Bridge & Iron), NRHP-listed
- Keystone Avenue Bridge, Keystone Ave. spanning Bloody Tanks Wash, Miami, AZ (Topeka Bridge & Iron Co.), NRHP-listed
- Labette Creek Tributary Bridge, off US 160 close to Parsons, KS (Topeka Bridge & Iron), NRHP-listed
- Maxwell's Slough Bridge, off KS 57 near St. Paul, KS (Topeka Bridge & Construction), NRHP-listed
- McCauley Bridge, in proximity to Auburn, KS (Topeka Bridge & Iron), NRHP-listed
- Miami Avenue Bridge, Miami Ave. crossing Bloody Tanks Wash, Miami, AZ (Topeka Bridge & Iron Co.), NRHP-listed
- Mineral Creek Bridge, old US 77 over Mineral Creek at Kelvin, AZ (Topeka Bridge & Iron Co.), NRHP-listed
- Parsons Filled Arch Bridge, off US 160 near Parsons, KS (Topeka Bridge & Iron), NRHP-listed
- Pumpkin Creek Tributary Bridge, off KS 22 near Mound Valley, KS (Topeka Bridge & Iron), NRHP-listed
- Queen Creek Bridge, old Florence Highway over Queen Creek at Florence Junction, AZ (Topeka Bridge & Iron Co.), NRHP-listed
- Reppy Avenue Bridge, Reppy Ave. spanning Bloody Tanks Wash in Miami, AZ (Topeka Bridge & Arch Co.), NRHP-listed
- Walnut Creek Bridge, off KS 33 near Wellsville, KS (Topeka Bridge & Iron), NRHP-listed