Shannon v. City of Council Bluffs

Broadway is one of the principal streets in the city of Council Bluffs, and runs east and west. Near Thirteenth Street in the western part of said city, Broadway crosses a stream known as Indian Creek. The street is approximately 46 feet ivide from curb to curb. The bridge is a trifle over 53 feet wide. It is what is known as a truss bridge, and is supported by three trusses, one on the outside at each side of the bridge, and a center truss in the middle of the bridge. This plan of construction leaves a space for travel on each side of the center truss of 26 feet 7 inches. The center truss is…