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Standard Bridge Company

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Standard Bridge Company was an American bridge company that was "one of the most important bridge building firms in Nebraska history."[1][2]

It was founded by Robert Z. Drake in 1900, and incorporated a former bridge company of John Means in 1902.[1][2][3]

The firm obtained annual contracts with Cuming, Wayne, Thurston, Stanton, Dodge and Burt counties and built hundreds of half-hip truss bridges during 1900–1920; the oldest documented example is the Rattlesnake Creek Bridge built in 1903.[4]

A number of its works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[5][6]

Works include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Highway Bridges in Nebraska 1870 - 1942".
  2. ^ a b : 4 
  3. ^ : 16–17 
  4. ^ Carl W. McWilliams (June 30, 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Rattlesnake Creek Bridge / NEHBS Number CMOO-58". National Park Service. Retrieved June 15, 2017. With photo from 1989.
  5. ^ Historic Bridges in South Dakota, 1893-1943
  6. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  7. ^ Kittyhawk Avenue Bridge
  8. ^ Olympic Avenue Bridge
  9. ^ Quail Avenue Bridge
  10. ^ Robin Avenue Bridge
  11. ^ Storm Creek Bridge
  12. ^ Storm Creek Bridge 2