The Elkhorn River Bridge, located on a township road over the
Elkhorn River, 3 miles east of
Clearwater, Nebraska
Clearwater is a village in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 419 at the 2010 census.
History
Clearwater was founded in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. Its name is descriptive of the quality of water ...
, was built in 1883 at cost of $2,050. Also known as Singing Bridge, it is designated NEHBS Number APOO-3. It is a
Bowstring through arch truss bridge. It was built by
King Iron Bridge Co. It was listed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
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It was moved about to its present location in about 1929, and replaced the former Krumm Bridge there. It has locally become known as the "Singing Bridge" because of sound made when driven over.][ With .]
Cowboy Trail / 519th Avenue now crosses just to the east of the bridge, which now carries no traffic.[Google maps]
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Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Nebraska
Bridges completed in 1883
Bridges in Antelope County, Nebraska
Tied arch bridges in the United States
National Register of Historic Places in Antelope County, Nebraska
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