About this property
The Brownville Bridge is a truss bridge over the Missouri River on U.S. Route 136 (US 136) from Nemaha County, Nebraska, to Atchison County, Missouri, at Brownville, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 by Atchison County, at a cost of $700,000 and was originally run as a toll bridge. The structure was designed by HNTB. Bethlehem Steel Co.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 93000536. It was listed on June 16, 1993.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Brownville Bridge listed on the National Register?
Brownville Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 16, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Brownville Bridge?
Brownville Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brownville Bridge?
The period of significance for Brownville Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1939.
Can I research the history near Brownville Bridge?
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