1872: (no Archived Bridge Hunter;
Bridge Hunter)
1872:
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| BridgeHunter_1872 |
1887:
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| BridgeHunter_1887 |
1916:
The
UP Big Boy crossing the bridge in 2026 taught me that I had yet to write notes for this significant bridge.
The two short trusses at the end indicate that this photo was taken from the Iowa side. This catches 3 of the 4 long spans.
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| 2015 photo by John Marvig via BridgeHunter_1916 |
I wonder how often they have to remove debris from the top of the trail protector.
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| 2015 photo by John Marvig via BridgeHunter_1916 |
John uploaded a lot of detailed shots on BridgeHunter_1916. I note these photos because they clearly show that the design is a transition between pin-connected and riveted gusset plates.
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| 2015 photo by John Marvig via BridgeHunter_1916 |
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| 2015 photo by John Marvig via BridgeHunter_1916 |
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| 2015 photo by John Marvig via BridgeHunter_1916 |
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| 1956/68 Omaha North and South Quads @ 24,000 |
After crossing the bridge, the Big Boy train soon turned North to take the former-C&NW route to Chicago.
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