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UP 9th Street Bridge

Steel Stringer Bridge over S. 9th Street
Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska

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Name UP 9th Street Bridge
Built By Missouri Pacific Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Union Pacific Railroad
Length 91 Feet Total, 27 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 12 Feet 4 Inches
Superstructure Type Steel and Concrete Stringer
Substructure Type Concrete Pile
Date Built Ca. 1945
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
UP Bridge Number 435.20
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date October 2019


Located in Nebraska City, this simple steel and concrete bridge crosses 9th Street north of 11th Corso.
It is unknown when the bridge was built, but Missouri Pacific track profiles indicate that work was done on the rail line through the area in 1945. In addition, historic aerials indicate a different wooden bridge was here in 1938, but a concrete bridge was here in 1950.
The bridge is simply comprised of a single steel stringer span, approached by two concrete stringer spans on either side. The entire bridge is set onto concrete pile piers.
This type of bridge was commonly used on the Missouri Pacific. It is believed that the concrete spans were pre-fabricated off-site.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair condition. Some strike damage and concrete deterioration can be noted.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.

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