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Ely's Stone Bridge Faces Decline in Jones County
The 1893 Ely's Stone Bridge near Monticello, a three-arch limestone structure on Wet Creek, shows cracking mortar and fallen blocks. Jones County engineer Derek Snead says fascia deterioration may lead to options including possible replacement, as concrete pavements obscuring the deck affect preservation.
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Ely
Wet Creek
Monticello
Iowa
Jones County
Derek Snead
Snead
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette