Union Pacific Missouri River Bridge, Railway bridge in Council Bluffs, United States.
The Union Pacific Missouri River Bridge extends 533 meters across the Missouri River, connecting Council Bluffs, Iowa with Omaha, Nebraska through steel truss construction.
The current structure, completed in 1916, represents the third iteration of the bridge, following earlier versions from 1872 and 1885 that supported transcontinental railroad development.
The bridge functions as a central component in the American rail network, illustrating the industrial growth and technological advancement of early twentieth-century transportation infrastructure.
Located near Harrah's Casino on the Iowa side, the bridge maintains continuous rail traffic between eastern and western United States, supporting interstate commerce and transportation.
Engineers employed innovative air pressure techniques during construction, sinking iron columns into riverbed sand to reach bedrock while minimizing traffic interruption during installation.
Location: Iowa
Location: Nebraska
Official opening: 1916
Length: 533 m
GPS coordinates: 41.24970,-95.91720
Latest update: May 31, 2025 08:27
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