Vermillion–Newcastle Bridge
The Vermillion–Newcastle Bridge is a Nebraska and South Dakota Border crossing of the Missouri River. It joins Nebraska Highway 15 to South Dakota Highway 19.
Vermillion–Newcastle Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 42°43′07″N 96°57′03″W |
Carries | 2 lanes of |
Crosses | Missouri River |
Locale | South Dakota and Nebraska |
Official name | Vermillion-Newcastle Bridge |
Maintained by | Nebraska Department of Transportation and South Dakota Department of Transportation |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 765 m |
Width | 11 m |
Longest span | 70 m |
History | |
Opened | 2001 |
The Dedication Ceremony was held on November 10, 2001.[1] The dedication ceremonies were held on the Nebraska side of the bridge at the overlook.
The bridge crosses the Missouri National Recreational River, a unit of the National Park Service (NPS). The NPS maintains the Mulberry Bend Overlook on the Nebraska side of the bridge with scenic overlooks and a 3/4 mile trail along the Missouri River.
External links
References
- "Newcastle-Vermillion Bridge Dedication". Plain Talk. November 10, 2001. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2007-11-19.
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