Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.131199,-96.004582
Carries 711 Road over Dry Branch
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 76.1 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Dry Branch on 711 Road
History: Built ca. 1935; rehabilitated 1954
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.189136,-95.828580
Carries 715 Road over Dry Branch
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 80.1 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Dry Branch on 715 Road
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.041503,-95.907075
Carries 635 Blvd. over Easly Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 56.1 Feet
Span Length: 55.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Easly Creek on 635 Blvd.
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 40.033239,-95.921884
Carries 704 Trail over Easly Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 62.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Easly Creek on 704 Trail
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.044161,-95.903033
Carries 705 Road over Easly Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 50.9 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Easly Creek on 705 Road
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.023522,-95.916539
Carries 703 Trail over Easly Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Easly Creek on 703 Trail
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.066523,-95.916823
Carries 635 Avenue over Fourmile Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 101.1 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Fourmile Creek on 635 Avenue
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.044239,-95.939382
Carries 705 Road over Fourmile Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 50.9 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Fourmile Creek on 705 Road
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.174991,-95.620270
Carries CR 714 over Goolsby Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 127.0 Feet
Span Length: 107.9 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Goolsby Creek on CR 714
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Richardson County
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236958
Photo taken by James McCray
236959
Photo taken by James McCray
236960
Photo taken by James McCray
236961
Photo taken by James McCray
236962
Photo taken by James McCray
236963
Photo taken by James McCray
236964
Photo taken by James McCray
236965
Photo taken by James McCray
236966
Photo taken by James McCray
236967
Photo taken by James McCray
236968
Photo taken by James McCray
236969
Photo taken by James McCray
236970
Photo taken by James McCray
236971
Photo taken by James McCray
236972
Photo taken by James McCray
236973
Photo taken by James McCray
236974
Photo taken by James McCray
236975
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.116458,-95.629974
Carries CR 710 over Goolsby Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 128.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Goolsby Creek on CR 710
History: Built 1935; rehabilitated 1954
Built: 1935
Location: Richardson County
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206024
Photo taken by James McCray
206025
Photo taken by James McCray
206026
Photo taken by James McCray
206027
Photo taken by James McCray
206028
Photo taken by James McCray
206029
Photo taken by James McCray
206030
Photo taken by James McCray
206031
Photo taken by James McCray
206032
Photo taken by James McCray
206033
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: "Technically" open to traffic, however it seems that the road is not maintained at all
Location: 40.087040,-95.553936
Carries 708 Road over Halfbreed Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 121.1 Feet
Span Length: 120.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Halfbreed Creek on 708 Road
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925
Location: Richardson County
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208102
Photo taken by James McCray
208103
Photo taken by James McCray
208104
Photo taken by James McCray
208105
Photo taken by James McCray
208106
Photo taken by James McCray
208107
Photo taken by James McCray
208108
Photo taken by James McCray
208109
Photo taken by James McCray
208110
Photo taken by James McCray
208111
Photo taken by James McCray
208112
Photo taken by James McCray
208113
Photo taken by James McCray
360942
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360943
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360944
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360945
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360946
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360947
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360948
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360949
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360950
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360951
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
370466
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in November 2016
370467
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in November 2016
370468
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in November 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.101749,-95.546482
Carries 709 Road over Halfbreed Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 92.9 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Halfbreed Creek on 709 Road
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.043333,-95.798333
Carries 705 Road over Honey Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Honey Creek on 705 Road
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.218333,-95.758333
Carries 717 Road over Hoosier Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 50.9 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Hoosier Creek on 717 Road
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.246968,-95.876065
Carries 719 Road over Little Muddy Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Little Muddy Creek on 719 Road
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.218333,-95.815000
Carries 717 Road over Little Muddy Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Little Muddy Creek on 717 Road
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.217989,-95.986946
Carries 717 Road over Long Branch
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 140.1 Feet
Span Length: 89.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Long Branch on 717 Road
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 40.188914,-95.971239
Carries 715 Rd over Long Branch
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 89.9 Feet
Span Length: 89.9 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Long Branch on county road 715
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.189443,-95.648183
Carries 715 Road over Mackelroy Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 70.9 Feet
Span Length: 69.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Mackelroy Creek on 715 Road
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 40.131091,-95.649565
Carries 711 Road (37th Street) over Mackelroy Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 108.9 Feet
Span Length: 89.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Mackelroy Creek on 711 Road (37th Street)
History: Built 1904
Built: 1904
Location: Richardson County
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236915
Photo taken by James McCray
236916
Photo taken by James McCray
236917
Photo taken by James McCray
236918
Photo taken by James McCray
236919
Photo taken by James McCray
236920
Photo taken by James McCray
236921
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.203939,-95.647268
Carries 716 Road over Mackelroy Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Mackelroy Creek on 716 Road
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.196450,-95.750708
Carries 715 Trail over Muddy Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 206.0 Feet
Span Length: 88.9 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Muddy Creek on 715 Trail
History: Built ca. 1935; replaced 2015
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.137879,-95.709195
Carries 646 Avenue (FAS 3645) over Muddy Creek
Design: truss/pony/polygonal/verticals
Design Details: Polygonal Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 221.1 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Muddy Creek on 646 Avenue (FAS 3645)
History: Built 1953
Built: 1953
Location: Richardson County
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236936
Photo taken by James McCray
236937
Photo taken by James McCray
236938
Photo taken by James McCray
236939
Photo taken by James McCray
236940
Photo taken by James McCray
236941
Photo taken by James McCray
236942
Photo taken by James McCray
236943
Photo taken by James McCray
236944
Photo taken by James McCray
236945
Photo taken by James McCray
236946
Photo taken by James McCray
236947
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.080007,-95.715070
Carries NE 8 over North Fork Big Nemaha River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Riveted, 8-panel Parker through truss
Total Length: 253.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over North Fork Big Nemaha River on NE 8 in Salem
History: Built 1955
Built: 1955
Location: Richardson County
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113205
Overview
Photo taken by James McCray
113206
West Portal
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.000300,-95.627069
Carries 340th Street over Pony Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Pony Creek on 340th Street
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925
Location: Richardson County
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236896
Photo taken by James McCray
236897
Photo taken by James McCray
236898
Photo taken by James McCray
236899
Photo taken by James McCray
236900
Photo taken by James McCray
236901
Photo taken by James McCray
236902
Photo taken by James McCray
236903
Photo taken by James McCray
236904
Photo taken by James McCray
236905
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.044100,-95.854466
Carries 705 Road over Rattlesnake Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 62.0 Feet
Span Length: 44.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Rattlesnake Creek on 705 Road
History: Built ca. 1935; replaced 2006
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.025960,-95.842968
Carries 703 Trail over Rattlesnake Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 45.9 Feet
Span Length: 44.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Rattlesnake Creek on 703 Trail
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.027055,-95.774885
Carries 642 Blvd. over Rock Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 126.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Rock Creek on 642 Blvd.
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.022220,-95.787273
Carries 703 Trail over Rock Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 103.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Rock Creek on 703 Trail
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Imploded January 19, 2014
Location: 40.052517,-95.420506
Carries US 159 over Missouri River
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Pennsylvania through truss
Total Length: 2155.2 Feet
Span Length: 379.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Missouri River on US 159 at Rulo
History: Built 1938, Replaced 2013
Built: 1938
Location: Richardson County
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113191
Overview
The Rulo Bridge is a very narrow bridge with a bend to the left on its eastern approach.
Photo taken by James McCray
113192
Rulo Road and Railroad Bridges
The Rulo Highway Bridge is to the left, the Rulo Railroad (BNSF) Bridge is to the right. For more details on the railroad bridge see Rulo Railroad Bridge pictures/info.
Photo taken by James McCray
113193
Swallow
Here is a neat photo of the bridge shot just as a swallow (top center of first truss span) is flying in front of the camera.
Photo taken by James McCray
113194
Oblique View
The photo was taken from the Rulo Railroad Bridge.
Photo taken by James McCray
113195
Another Oblique View
Apparently, swallows are very territorial and protective of their nests and I was a threat to them!
Photo taken by James McCray
206002
Missouri River Flooding
View of the 2011 flood
Photo taken by James McCray
206003
Western Approach
Photo taken by James McCray
206004
Bridge Closed Due to Flooding
Photo taken by James McCray
206005
Western Approach
Photo taken by James McCray
206006
Construction of Replacement Bridge
The construction of the new Rulo Bridge has been halted briefly due to the flood.
Photo taken by James McCray
206007
Partially Constructed Replacement Rulo Bridge
Photo taken by James McCray
209117
West portal
Photo taken by James Baughn
209118
West portal of both bridges
Photo taken by James Baughn
209119
Oblique view from southwest
Photo taken by James Baughn
209120
Deck view looking east
Photo taken by James Baughn
209121
Deck view looking west
Photo taken by James Baughn
209122
Close up of truss
Photo taken by James Baughn
209123
Barrel shot
Photo taken by James Baughn
209124
Deck truss approach
Photo taken by James Baughn
209125
View from a distance
Photo taken by James Baughn
209126
Barricade
Photo taken by James Baughn
209127
Bottom plaque
Photo taken by James Baughn
209128
Top plaque
Photo taken by James Baughn
216199
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216200
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216201
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216202
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216203
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216204
Replacement UCEB
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216205
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216206
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216207
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216208
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216209
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216210
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216211
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216212
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216213
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216214
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216215
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216216
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216217
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216218
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216219
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216220
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216221
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216222
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216223
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216224
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216225
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216226
Replacement UCEB
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216227
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216228
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216229
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216230
Replacement UCEB
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216231
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216232
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216233
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216234
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216235
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216236
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216237
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
219247
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219248
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219249
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219250
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219251
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219252
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219253
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219254
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219255
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219256
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219257
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219258
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219259
Photo taken by Jason Smith
236800
Photo taken by James McCray
236801
Photo taken by James McCray
496192
Rulo Bridge
with old CB&Q bridge in background
Photo from old postcard
496193
Rulo Bridge
c1940 with old CB&Q RR bridge in background
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.174688,-95.701920
Carries CR 714 over Sardine Branch
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 101.1 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Sardine Branch on CR 714
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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236948
Photo taken by James McCray
236949
Photo taken by James McCray
236950
Photo taken by James McCray
236951
Photo taken by James McCray
236952
Photo taken by James McCray
236953
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 40.217388,-95.691766
Carries 717 Road over Sardine Branch
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: 4-panel, pinned Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 100.1 Feet
Span Length: 68.9 Feet
Overview: Pratt pony truss bridge over Sardine Branch on 717 Road
History: Built ca. 1900
Built: ca. 1900
Location: Richardson County
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493291
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493292
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493293
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493294
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493295
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493296
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493297
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493298
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493299
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.188865,-95.702237
Carries 715 Road over Sardine Branch
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 86.0 Feet
Span Length: 69.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Sardine Branch on 715 Road
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.043951,-95.869403
Carries 705 Road over Spring Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 90.9 Feet
Span Length: 89.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Spring Creek on 705 Road
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.171546,-95.559295
Carries 654 Avenue over Branch of Halfbreed Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 81.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over a branch of Halfbreed Creek on 654 Avenue
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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509530
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509531
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509532
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509533
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509534
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509535
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509536
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509537
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509538
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509539
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509540
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509541
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509542
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509543
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509544
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509545
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.109055,-95.652848
Carries 649 Avenue over Branch of Muddy Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 42.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over a branch of Muddy Creek on 649 Avenue
History: Built ca. 1935; replaced 2012
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.160207,-95.743054
Carries CR 713 over Spring Creek
Design: truss/pony/queenpost
Design Details: Queenpost pony truss
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Spring Creek on CR 713
History: Built ca. 1935; replaced 2016
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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237439
Photo taken by James McCray
237440
Photo taken by James McCray
237441
Photo taken by James McCray
237442
Photo taken by James McCray
237443
Photo taken by James McCray
237444
Photo taken by James McCray
237445
Photo taken by James McCray
237446
Photo taken by James McCray
237447
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.131158,-95.676485
Carries 711 Road over Branch of Muddy Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 70.9 Feet
Span Length: 69.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over a branch of Muddy Creek on 711 Road
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.029418,-95.683900
Carries 704 Road (FAS 3590) over Wildcat Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 59.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Wildcat Creek on 704 Road (FAS 3590)
History: Built 1968
Built: 1968
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.131411,-95.615071
Carries 651st Avenue over Temple Creek
Design: truss/pony/queenpost
Design Details: Queenpost pony truss
Total Length: 80.1 Feet
Span Length: 47.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over an unnamed stream on 651st Avenue
History: Built ca. 1935; rehabilitated 1967
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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236922
Photo taken by James McCray
236923
Photo taken by James McCray
236924
Photo taken by James McCray
236925
Photo taken by James McCray
236926
Photo taken by James McCray
236927
Photo taken by James McCray
236928
Photo taken by James McCray
236929
Photo taken by James McCray
236930
Photo taken by James McCray
236931
Photo taken by James McCray
236932
Photo taken by James McCray
236933
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.111321,-95.539512
Carries 655 Avenue over Branch of Halfbreed Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 56.1 Feet
Span Length: 55.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over a branch of Halfbreed Creek on 655 Avenue
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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483210
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483211
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483212
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483213
Cambria
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.206727,-95.653598
Carries 649 Avenue over Branch of Mackelroy Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 75.1 Feet
Span Length: 65.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over a branch of Mackelroy Creek on 649 Avenue
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 40.086340,-95.476031
Carries 708 Road (abandoned) over Branch of Canada Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: 4-panel, pinned Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 81.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned Pratt pony truss bridge over a branch of Canada Creek on 708 Road
History: Built ca. 1900
Built: ca. 1900
Location: Richardson County
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493304
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493305
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493306
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493307
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493308
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493309
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493310
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493311
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493312
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493313
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493314
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493315
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493316
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493317
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493318
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493319
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493320
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
493321
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in March 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.072545,-95.515751
Carries 707 Road over Berard Creek
Design: truss/pony/queenpost
Design Details: Queenpost pony truss
Total Length: 51.8 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Berard Creek on 707 Road
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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483204
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483205
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483206
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483207
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483208
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483209
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.086555,-95.446437
Carries County road 708 over Branch of Bean Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 70.9 Feet
Span Length: 69.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over a branch of Bean Creek on county road 708
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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206008
Overview
Looking West
Photo taken by James McCray
206009
Bridge ID Number
Photo taken by James McCray
206010
Lower Chord Joint
Photo taken by James McCray
206011
Pinned Connection
Photo taken by James McCray
206012
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.196243,-95.874170
Carries 715 Trail over Whiskey Run
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 62.0 Feet
Span Length: 62.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Whiskey Run on 715 Trail
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 40.208392,-95.822688
Carries 640 Avenue (abandoned) over Whiskey Run
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 69.9 Feet
Overview: Abandoned pony truss bridge over Whiskey Run on 640 Avenue
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 40.207244,-95.803705
Carries 641 Avenue (abandoned) over Whiskey Run
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 122.1 Feet
Span Length: 83.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over Whiskey Run on 641 Avenue
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.142464,-95.482622
Carries 658 Avenue over Winnebago Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 130.9 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Winnebago Creek on 658 Avenue
History: Built ca. 1935; rehabilitated 1967
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.054444,-95.420833
Carries BNSF Railroad over Missouri River
Design: truss/through/polygonal
Design Details: Polygonal Warren through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Warren through truss bridge over Missouri River on BNSF Railroad in Rulo
History: Built 1887; truss sections replaced with new trusses in 1977 but retaining original piers
Built: 1977
Location: Richardson County
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113239
Overview
The Rulo Railroad bridge parallels the Rulo Highway (US 159) Bridge over the Missouri River in Rulo, NE. For more info about the Rulo Highway Bridge, see Rulo Highway Bridge photos/info.
Photo taken by James McCray
113240
Eastern Portal
Photo taken by James McCray
113241
Railroad on Right. Highway on Left.
Photo taken by James McCray
113242
Rulo Railroad Bridge and her Sister From a Distance
Photo taken by James McCray
209129
Oblique view from highway bridge
Photo taken by James Baughn
209130
Silhouette of west span
Photo taken by James Baughn
209131
West portal of both bridges
Photo taken by James Baughn
216178
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216179
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216180
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216181
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216182
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216183
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216184
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216185
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216186
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216187
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216188
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216189
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216190
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216191
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216192
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216193
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216194
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216195
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216196
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216197
Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
216198
From the original trusses
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
219260
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219261
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219262
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219263
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219264
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219265
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219266
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219267
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219268
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219269
Photo taken by Jason Smith
219270
Photo taken by Jason Smith
Status: Superstructure replaced
Location: 40.054440,-95.420830
Carries over Missouri River
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Main spans: Three Whipple through truss
Approaches: Pratt deck trusses
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 375.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Missouri River
History: Built 1887 under the direction of George S. Morison; replaced 1977 by new truss spans reusing the existing piers
Built: 1887
Location: Richardson County
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158034
Photocopy From George S. Morison's The Rulo Bridge, 1890. Photographer Unknown, Circa 1887. South Web And East Portal Of Bridge
Photo collected by the Historic American Engineering Record
210459
I'm guessing this used to be on the old rulo train bridge
It now sits on the ground at the Nebraska side of the Rulo Bridge.
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
210460
This historical marker sits next to the 1887 train bridge sign and mentions the old bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
218646
Photocopy Of Photograph, Original Negative In The Possession Of John R. Morison, Peterborough, New Hampshire. Photographer Unknown, 25 July 1886, 10
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
218647
00 A.M. Construction Of Pier Iv, Showing Iron Cutting Edge
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
218648
Photocopy Of Photograph, Original Negative In The Possession Of John R. Morison, Peterborough, New Hampshire. Photographer Unknown 19 August 1886, 5
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
218649
30 P.M. Construction Of Pier Iv, With Steamer John Bertram In Background
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
218650
Photocopy Of Photograph, Original Negative In The Possession Of John R. Morison, Peterborough, New Hampshire. Photographer Unknown 22 August 1886, 4
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
218651
00 P.M. Construction Of Pier Iv
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
218652
Photocopy Of Photograph, Original Negative In The Possession Of John R. Morison, Peterborough, New Hampshire. Photographer Unknown 20 February 1887. Construction Of Pier Ii
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
218653
Photocopy Of Photograph, Original Negative In The Possession Of John R. Morison, Peterborough, New Hampshire. Photographer Unknown 16 March 1887. Steamer John Bertram With Pneumatic Equipment Barge On Pier Iii
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
218654
Photocopy Of Photograph, Original Negative In The Possession Of John R. Morison, Peterborough, New Hampshire. Photographer Unknown Circa June, 1887. Air Chamber And Pneumatic Pump Aboard The Steamer John Bertram
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
218655
Photocopy Of Photograph, Original Negative In The Possession Of John R. Morison, Peterborough, New Hampshire. Photographer Unknown 10 July 1887. Erection Of Through Span Of Bridge
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
420032
Chicago Burlington & Quincy RR Missouri River Bridge
Portal Plaque
Photo taken by Richard Doody 2006
483214
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483215
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483216
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483217
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483218
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
483219
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2020
Status: Abandoned
Location: 40.207651,-95.502955
Carries Abandoned county road over Cottier Creek
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned bowstring pony truss bridge over Cottier Creek on an abandoned county road
History:
Built:
Location: Richardson County
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206013
Looking Southeast
Photo taken by James McCray
206014
Looking Southeast
Photo taken by James McCray
206015
Looking Southeast
Photo taken by James McCray
206016
Looking Southeast
Photo taken by James McCray
206017
Deck View (or lack thereof)
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by James McCray
206018
Closeup of Truss
Photo taken by James McCray
206019
Northern Face of Bridge
Photo taken by James McCray
206020
Looking Southeast
Photo taken by James McCray
206021
Northern Face of Bridge
Photo taken by James McCray
206022
Overview
Photo taken by James McCray
206023
Jungle
Photo taken by James McCray
360953
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360954
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360955
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360956
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360957
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August 2016
360958
Photo taken by Ronnie Earnest in August
Status: Open to traffic but barely used
Location: 40.101098,-95.427527
Carries 709 Road over Winnebago Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 100.1 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Winnebago Creek on 709 Road
History:
Built: ca. 1905
Location: Richardson County
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206034
Overview
Photo taken by James McCray
206035
Photo taken by James McCray
206036
Photo taken by James McCray
206037
Photo taken by James McCray
206038
Photo taken by James McCray
206039
Steel Stamp
Photo taken by James McCray
206040
Photo taken by James McCray
206041
Photo taken by James McCray
206042
Little Butterfly on Deck
Photo taken by James McCray
206043
Photo taken by James McCray
206044
Photo taken by James McCray
206045
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Abandoned
Location: 40.087236,-95.582446
Carries an abandoned section of county road 708 over Muddy Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned pratt through truss bridge over Muddy Creek on an abandoned section of county road 708
History:
Built:
Location: Richardson County
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206046
Obscured by Vegetation
This bridge is very difficult to photograph in the summer.
Photo taken by James McCray
206047
Photo taken by James McCray
206048
Photo taken by James McCray
206049
Closeup of Footing
Photo taken by James McCray
206050
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 40.160119,-95.726346
Carries an abandoned section of 713 Rd over Muddy Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned pratt through truss bridge over Muddy Creek on an abandoned section of 713 Rd
History:
Built:
Location: Richardson County
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237359
Looking East
Photo taken by James McCray
237360
Looking East
Photo taken by James McCray
237361
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by James McCray
237362
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by James McCray
237363
Looking Southeast
Photo taken by James McCray
237364
Looking Southeast
Photo taken by James McCray
237365
Closeup of Truss' Lack of Decking
Photo taken by James McCray
237366
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by James McCray
237367
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by James McCray
237368
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by James McCray
237369
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by James McCray
237370
Closeup of Western End
Photo taken by James McCray
237371
Closeup
Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.174626,-95.775379
Carries 714 Road over Deer Creek
Design: truss/pony/queenpost
Design Details: Queenpost pony truss
Total Length: 42.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Queenpost pony truss bridge over Deer Creek on 714 Road
History: Built ca. 1935
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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313583
Photo taken by James McCray in July 2014
313584
Photo taken by James McCray in July 2014
313585
Photo taken by James McCray in July 2014
313586
Photo taken by James McCray in July 2014
313587
Photo taken by James McCray in July 2014
313588
Photo taken by James McCray in July 2014
313589
Photo taken by James McCray in July 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.035969,-95.491556
Carries BNSF Railway over Big Nemaha River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 450.0 Feet
Span Length: 175.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Big Nemaha River on BNSF Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Richardson County
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509527
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509528
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509529
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.033932,-95.542583
Carries BNSF Railway over Big Nemaha River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 320.0 Feet
Span Length: 155.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Big Nemaha River on BNSF Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Richardson County
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Status:
Location: 40.059365,-95.603027
Carries over
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bowstring pony truss bridge
History:
Built:
Location: Richardson County
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352283
Scene Near Falls City Nebraska Bridge
Photo uploaded by Art S
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.036084,-95.595841
Carries US 73 over Big Nemaha River
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Big Nemaha River on US 73
History:
Built:
Location: Richardson County
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352303
Wagon Bridge Over Nemaha River Falls City Nebraska
https://www.cardcow.com/106138/wagon-bridge-over-nemaha-river-falls-city-nebraska/
https://www.cardcow.com/106138/wagon-bridge-over-nemaha-river-falls-city-nebraska/
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.004700,-95.848730
Carries 638 Blvd. over Rattlesnake Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 51.8 Feet
Span Length: 32.2 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge with timber deck over Rattlesnake Creek on 638 Blvd.
History:
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Status: Unknown status
Location: 40.024833,-95.383781
Carries 703 Trail over Big Nemaha River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Welded built-up girder
Total Length: 305.1 Feet
Span Length: 120.1 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Big Nemaha River on 703 Trail
History: Built 1953; rehabilitated or replaced 2017
Built: 1953
Location: Richardson County
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509401
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
509402
Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in October 2021
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.239762,-95.992990
Carries 718 Trail over Long Branch
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 130.9 Feet
Span Length: 69.9 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Long Branch on 718 Trail
History: Built ca. 1935; replaced 2003
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Richardson County
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Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
