Pacific Junction was once the crossing of two Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad mainlines. Today, both lines are operated by BNSF Railway.

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New Plattsmouth Railroad Bridge

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New Plattsmouth Railroad Bridge

(BNSF Railway Bridge #3.80)

This modern through truss bridge crosses the Missouri River immediately downstream from the old bridge

Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska to Pacific Junction, Mills County, Iowa

Owner: BNSF Railway

Status: In Use

Built 2013

by

Ames Construction of Burnsville, Minnesota

for

BNSF Railway

Design:
402' Camelback through truss, deck girder and modular concrete girder

Description:
Modern through truss and deck plate girder bridge over Missouri River

Significance:

Minimal

Plattsmouth Railroad Bridge

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Plattsmouth Railroad Bridge

(Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Bridge #3.80)

This through and deck truss bridge is the old bridge across the Missouri River at Plattsmouth, and still serves westbound traffic

Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska to Pacific Junction, Mills County, Iowa

Owner: BNSF Railway

Status: In Use; Replacement Bridge Under Construction

Built 1903

by

American Bridge Company of New York

for

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

Design:
402' Pennsylvania through truss, 2-202', 1-200', 2-198' Pratt deck truss and deck plate girder

Description:
Through and deck truss bridge over Missouri River

Significance:

National