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BNSF 13th Street Bridge (Omaha)

Concrete Slab Bridge over 13th Street
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska

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Name BNSF 13th Street Bridge (Omaha)
Built By Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 110 Feet Total, 35 Foot Largest Spans
Width 3 Tracks, 2 In Use
Height Above Ground 13 Feet 10 Inches
Superstructure Type Concrete Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built Ca. 1929
Traffic Count 10 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 17.01
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date January 2017


This large bridge crosses over 13th Street near the intersection of Mason Street.
Built in approximately 1929, the bridge consists of four concrete slab spans, set onto concrete substructures.
Similar to other bridges in the area, the bridge a later WPA era type of art deco.
Overall, the bridge appears to remain in good condition.

The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from the road it crosses.

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Build Date 14th Street Bridge
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele