ADEL, Iowa —

Dallas County Conservation is working to restore a bridge targeted by alleged arsonists.

The lighted bridge on the Raccoon River Valley Trail near Adel burned down back in May . Three people are facing charges for the blaze .

The entire bridge will need to be removed to be replaced, with an estimated cost of $896,000.

Dallas County Conservation and Adel Partners Chamber are working together to raise $100,000 through the Bridge Us Back Campaign.

The Dallas County Conservation Foundation has already contributed $50,000.

They are working on a preliminary design right now.

The bridge is expected to reopen in May of next year.

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