Estherville Swinging Bridge

Wonderful

The shipping was great for a small farm town most of the store fronts were full with businesses. And party cheap.

an Icon of the city of Estherville

I have memories of this bridge and a sister bridge on the other side of highway 9 by the pool (which has been removed) way back when I was a young child in the late 60s early 70s. I used to ride my bi...

Great day or night

The trails along the Des Moines river are great for long walks and the bridge adds to the experience. I went around Christmas time and the bridge was decorated with lights. This is a nice attract...

poorly maintained

missing cleats on walkway screws sticking up, trip hazard or injury poorly maintained. small kids could get hurt on this

Worth a stop if you're in the area

How often do you get to walk on a swinging bridge? The bridge is just a few feet above the water, so if you're afraid of heights it's not an issue. It's so easy to get to if you're traveling through o...