| Vermillion–Newcastle Bridge | |
|---|---|
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| Coordinates | 42°43′07″N 96°57′03″W / 42.71861°N 96.95083°W / 42.71861; -96.95083 |
| Carries | 2 lanes of  N-15/ SD 19 |
| 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 |
| Location | |
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.
The Dedication Ceremony was held on November 10, 2001. 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.
See also
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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- Road bridges in Nebraska
- Bridges completed in 2001
- Buildings and structures in Dixon County, Nebraska
- Buildings and structures in Clay County, South Dakota
- Road bridges in South Dakota
- Metal bridges in the United States
- Girder bridges in the United States
- 2001 establishments in South Dakota
- 2001 establishments in Nebraska