Located near I-29 in Pacific Junction, this through girder bridge crosses a channelized portion of Pony Creek.
Built in 1909, the bridge features a single through girder span, set onto concrete substructures. However, the bridge was altered and raised in 2019, after unprecedented floods damaged significant amounts of infrastructure in the Missouri River Valley.
This design of bridge is common, due to the ease of construction and maintenance. Through girders were typically used where deck girders would not provide a sufficient opening. The main drawback with through girders is the horizontal clearance restrictions.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no significant deterioration.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally signification, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.