'The beast has been feeding': Council Bluffs' famed 'Ripper' bridge claims the roofs of big box trucks

'The beast has been feeding': Council Bluffs' famed 'Ripper' bridge claims the roofs of big box trucks

The Ripper Bridge on Big Lake Road in Council Bluffs has been notorious for claiming the roofs of trucks for decades, with 40 vehicles getting stuck or crashing into it since 2020. Resident Jeremy Thielen has dedicated a Facebook page to the bridge, noting that despite new, larger warning signs, drivers continue to underestimate its height. Arrow Towing frequently retrieves vehicles from under the bridge, including large trucks and even horse tr…