SUTLIFF - The historic sutliff bridge has collapsed. We'll bring you more updates as they become available.From Sutliff Bridge.com:On September 11, 1999, the Sutliff bridge with its three arching steel spans over the Cedar river received its due recognition. It was on this date that the Johnson County Iowa Board of Supervisors placed the 102 year old structure on the National Registry of Historic Places.County representatives presented the certificate, commemorating the historic nature of the bridge, to the members of the Sutliff Bridge Authority. Its years of service to Sutliff natives and others was recognized with a plaque which is now proudly displayed in Willie's Bar & Grill.
The massive iron bridge was constructed in 1898 at the crossing of Sutliff's ferry, operated by Allan C. Sutliff. History has it that a sandbar formed in the river which eventually made the ferry unworkable. This caused a great deal of inconvenience for locals who would then have to travel many miles to the next crossing in order to get to the county seat in Iowa city.
If you only knew how many hours our family has spent on this bridge. It is was an institution for all of those that lived in Solon and surrounding areas.
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Sept 08- A pin inspection will be done to see if the 2 spans are structurally sound. If they are, well, they will probably stay but money is needed. Contact the Sutliff Bridge Authority.
SAVE THE BRIDGE
Former Iowan living in Seal Beach California.
Ode To the Sutliff Bridge
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