Prairie Dog Creek Bridge
The Prairie Dog Creek Bridge, near Orleans, Nebraska, is a historic Camelback pony truss bridge that was built in 1913. It was designed and built by Monarch Engineering Co., with its steel was fabricated by Jones & Laughlin Steel Co.. Also designated as NEHBS No. HN00-53, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[1]
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Prairie Dog Creek Bridge | |
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Location | Township road over Prairie Dog Creek, 8.5 miles south and 1 mile west of Orleans |
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Nearest city | Orleans, Nebraska |
Coordinates | 40°0′16″N 99°28′48″W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1913 |
Built by | Monarch Engineering Co., Jones & Laughlin Steel Co. |
Architectural style | Camelback pony truss |
MPS | Highway Bridges in Nebraska MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 92000712[1] |
Added to NRHP | June 29, 1992 |
The bridge is a single rigid-connected Camelback pony truss and has carried vehicular traffic since 1913.[2]
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