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THE BRIDGES
The Trestle Bridges
The Trestle Bridges, Valentine Bridge, Nebraska Go Down Go Up
Information:
Driving Directions:
The bridge is located over the Niobrara River in Nebraska just east of where US 83 crosses over the river.

Location:
Coordinates: 42.8452797, -100.5248337
Elevation: 2520 feet

Bridge Specification
Bridge Type: Train Trestle Foot Bridge
Date Construction: 1909-1910
Date Open:
Abandoned: 1992
Now: Now a foot bridge on the Cowboy Trail
Total Length: 1300 feet
Total Height: 140 feet
Crosses: Niobrara River
Clearance Above: (Vehicle Clearance) Open.
The 2023 Journey, Valentine Trestle Bridge Go Down Go Up
Monday, 15 May 2023, North Platte, Ne.
(Day 728 TN) 50°F. 7:30 am, sunny
Summer Sojourn, Day 15
Overnighting in a parking lot
While stopping to check out the Bryan Historical Steel Arch Bridge, I noticed this bridge downriver over the Niobrara River.
The Trestle Bridges The Valentine Bridge
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The Trestle Bridges The Valentine Bridge
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The Trestle Bridges The Valentine Bridge
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