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OPPD 4th Terrace Bridge

Steel Stringer Bridge over 4th Terrace
Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska

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Name OPPD 4th Terrace Bridge
Built By Burlington Northern Railroad
Contractor Vierling Steel Works of Chicago
Currently Owned By Omaha Public Power District
Currently Operated By BNSF Railway
Length 52 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 12 Feet 6 Inches
Superstructure Type Steel Stringer
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1970
Traffic Count 1 Train/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BN Bridge Number 5.25
Significance No Significance
Documentation Date October 2019


Located in Nebraska City, this simple steel stringer bridge crosses 4th Terrace south of NE-2.
Built in 1970 by the Vierling Steel Works, this bridge replaced an older through plate girder bridge. It is unknown the age of the original bridge, but it appears several bridges in Nebraska City were upgraded at this time.
The current bridge consists of a single steel stringer span, set onto older stone abutments. There is no historic value to this bridge outside of the substructures.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition and well maintained.

The author has ranked this bridge as having no significance, due to the modern age.
The photo above is an overview.

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Build Date Plaque
Contractor Plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele