James Barney Marsh

Engineer, Architect

1856 – 1936

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Who was James Barney Marsh?

James Barney Marsh was an engineer and bridge designer born in North Lake, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts in Ames.

He is known for reinforced concrete arch bridges, which he holds a 1911 patent for, throughout the United States. An example is the Cotter Bridge in Arkansas. The Big Creek Bridge in Oregon is similar in design. Several of these bridges remain and are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Hundreds of Marsh "Rainbow" bridges were constructed in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s because of their popular design and appearance.

Marsh is buried in Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa with members of his family.

Notable works include:

Beaver Creek Bridge, M Ave. over Beaver Cr. Perry, IA Marsh, James B., NRHP-listed

Beaver Creek Bridge, 210th St. over Beaver Cr. Ogden, IA Marsh, James B., NRHP-listed

Big Creek Bridge 2, 2130 320th St. over Big Cr. Madrid, IA Marsh, James B., NRHP-listed

Blacksmith Creek Bridge, W of Topeka Topeka, KS Marsh,James Barney, NRHP-listed

Brush Creek Bridge, N of Baxter Springs Baxter Springs, KS Marsh,James Barney, NRHP-listed

Cedar Creek Bridge, FAS 96 Elgin, KS Marsh,James Barney, NRHP-listed

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Born
1856
United States of America
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Jun 26, 1936

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on July 23, 2013

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