Burt County Missouri River Bridge, Truss bridge in Decatur, Nebraska.
The Burt County Missouri River Bridge extends 1,956 feet across the Missouri River, connecting the communities of Decatur, Nebraska and Onawa, Iowa.
The bridge construction finished in 1951, but the official opening occurred in 1955 after the US Army Corps of Engineers completed the Missouri River diversion.
Local residents name this structure 'That Scary Ass Bridge' due to the metal grillwork floor that allows direct views of the Missouri River below.
The bridge carries Nebraska Highway 51 and Iowa Highway 175, providing direct access to Interstate 29 and supporting regional transportation between both states.
This steel structure transitioned from being one of Nebraska's three toll bridges to a free crossing point in late 2013, managed jointly by Nebraska and Iowa.
Location: Nebraska
Official opening: 1955
GPS coordinates: 42.00690,-96.24200
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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