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Abandoned Deer Creek Bridge

Abandoned Stone Arch Bridge over Deer Creek
Fort Calhoun, Washington County, Nebraska

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Name Abandoned Deer Creek Bridge
Built By Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Private Owner
Length 16 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built Ca. 1890
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is Abandoned)
Current Status Abandoned
C&NW Bridge Number R-282
Significance Local Significance


This small stone arch crosses Deer Creek, parallel to US-75.

Unfortunately, because of the proximity of US-75, and the lack of public land; this bridge is hard to hit. It rests inside significant brush.
However, it appears to have been built in 1899, when the CStPM&O did significant work replacing trestles along this line.

In addition, it appears to be in good condition. No visible alterations have been made to it.

It is hoped it will continue to stand for generations to come.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.
I intend to return as soon as time permits to do more documentation of this structure.

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Build Date Chicago, Minneapolis St. Paul & Omaha Annual Report
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele