From this date, little changed in terms of railroad history. In 1917, the MP changed into the Missouri Pacific Railroad, which operated several thousand miles of track across the Plains States.
By 1982, the MP was purchased by Union Pacific Railroad. When purchased, the railroad was merged into Western Pacific, before both were formally merged into UP in 1997.
Although it is unknown when the Omaha-Louisville segment was abandoned, it is clear that a flood seriously damaged a bridge just west of Weeping Water in 1984. By 1985, the route was abandoned.
A segment from Wabash into Lincoln became part of the Mopac Trail some 10 years later in 1995. Today, UP continues to operate west to Weeping Water and northwards to Louisville as part of their Weeping Water Industral Lead.
06/26/21
Located just east of Weeping Water, this deck girder bridge crosses Weeping Water Creek near 108th Street.
Built in 1903, the bridge is composed of a pair of single deck girder spans, set onto concrete substructures.
Bridges like this were commonly used as to cross small creeks, because of the ease of construction and ease of maintenance. Many still exist today.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition with minimal deterioration.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.