Nesheim Bridge Explained

Nesheim Bridge
Coordinates:	47.7375°N -98.2183°W
Built:	1904
Architecture:	Pratt through truss
Added:	February 27, 1997
Area:	less than one acre
Refnum:	97000185

The Nesheim Bridge near McVille, North Dakota is a Pratt through truss structure that was built in 1904 to cross the Sheyenne River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.^{[1] [2]}

It was argued significant partly because it is "the oldest documented metal truss bridge in Nelson County." It was built in 1904 as a replacement to a bridge named "Sampson Crossing" that was deemed, in 1904, to be "'entirely useless'" by county commissioners. The low bid for the job was that of Fargo Bridge & Iron Co., for $2,318.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=97000185}} National Register of Historic Places Registration: Nesheim Bridge / Sheyenne River Bridge / 32NE49 ]. Mark Hufstetler . December 10, 1996 . National Park Service. and
2. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=64500380}} National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation: Historic Roadway Bridges of North Dakota ]. Mark Hufstetler . December 10, 1996 . National Park Service.