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{{#seo:|description=Complete 2025 guide to Nebraska toll bridges: Bellevue GAR Memorial Bridge and Plattsmouth Bridge rates, payment methods, current costs.}}
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Limited toll bridges only (2 active toll bridges)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Missouri River crossings near Omaha and Plattsmouth<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Manual toll collection with attendants, toll pass cards (Bellevue only)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Bellevue Bridge Commission, Plattsmouth Bridge Commission
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need E-ZPass or special transponders for Nebraska tolls - cash is still king here. Nebraska operates just two toll bridges across the Missouri River, both using traditional manned toll booths with cash payment as the primary method.</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Nebraska has one of the simplest toll systems in America - only two bridges charge tolls, both under $2 for cars, with no electronic tolling infrastructure or violation penalties.</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Both bridges remain under local commission control with stable, affordable rates. The Bellevue Bridge offers prepaid toll cards for frequent users, while Plattsmouth operates cash-only with plans for future replacement as a toll-free facility.</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Nebraska's toll system is among America's simplest - just two Missouri River bridges with straightforward, affordable pricing.</p>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.00 cash<br>$0.75 with toll card</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.00 per axle</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.75</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$2.25-2.75 by size</td>
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<li>Connects Bellevue, Nebraska (Sarpy County) to Mills County, Iowa</li>
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<li>Links Nebraska Highway 75 to Iowa Interstate 29</li>
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<li>Built 1950, 20 feet wide, serves southern Omaha metro area</li>
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<li>Operates 24/7 with manned toll booth</li>
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<li>Connects Plattsmouth, Nebraska to Mills County, Iowa</li>
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<li>Two-lane steel structure built 1929, renovated 2008</li>
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<li>Handles approximately 1,175 vehicles daily including 140 trucks</li>
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<li>Regional crossing for Cass County area</li>
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== Nebraska toll bridge ==
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<li>Primary payment method accepted at both toll bridges</li>
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<li>US currency only, attendant provides change if needed</li>
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<li>No electronic tolling or license plate billing</li>
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<li>24-hour staffed toll booths</li>
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The Bellevue Bridge (Grand Army of the Republic Bridge)<ref>[http://bellevuebridge.net/ Bellevue Bridge (Grand Army of the Republic Bridge)]</ref> spans the Missouri River connecting Mills County, Iowa and Bellevue, Nebraska. Cars, vans, pickups pay $1 ($.50 per extra axle) and dually pickups, campers &amp; trucks pay $2 toll ($1 per extra axle), bigger trucks and other towing vehicles pay $1 per axle, motorcycles and bikes pay $.50 toll for crossing the bridge.
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<li>$0.25 savings per crossing for 2-axle vehicles ($0.75 vs $1.00 cash)</li>
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<li>Prepaid account system for frequent users</li>
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<li>Available for cars and non-dually pickups only</li>
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<li>Payment/account refills at toll booth or by mail</li>
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The Plattsmouth Bridge<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plattsmouth_Bridge Plattsmouth Bridge]</ref> spans the Missouri River connecting Cass County, Nebraska and Mills County, Iowa at Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Cars, vans, pickups pay $1.75 toll (booklet rate is $1.50), trucks pay $3 and motorcycles pay $1 toll for crossing the bridge.
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<li>E-ZPass, I-PASS, and other transponders NOT accepted</li>
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<li>No video tolling or license plate billing systems</li>
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<li>No mobile apps or online payment options</li>
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'''Nebraska toll calculator''' calculates tolls and gas expenses for cars, trucks, trailers, buses, RVs, and motorcycles for the Bellevue Bridge in Nebraska and for other toll roads in nearby states.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, and all vehicle types across Nebraska toll bridges, use TollGuru Nebraska toll calculator</p>
  
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<li>Replacement bridge planning in progress - new bridge will be toll-free</li>
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<li>Current 75-year-old bridge considered functionally obsolete</li>
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<li>Bridge Commission maintains sufficient funds for ongoing operations</li>
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<li>Future pedestrian corridor planned for new span</li>
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<li>Ownership transferred to public Plattsmouth Bridge Commission in 2007</li>
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<li>Major federally-funded restoration completed 2008 ($3.2 million)</li>
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<li>Current rates: Cars $1.75 (increased from $1.25 in 2018)</li>
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<li>Stable operations with approximately 1,175 vehicles daily</li>
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<li>New toll-free US Highway 34 bridge opened north of Plattsmouth (2014)</li>
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<li>Decatur Bridge eliminated tolls in 2025, transitioned to state ownership</li>
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<li>No plans for additional toll facilities in Nebraska</li>
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<li>Most affordable tolls in Midwest: $1.00-1.75 for cars</li>
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<li>Bellevue Bridge savings: $0.25 per crossing with prepaid toll card</li>
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<li>Bellevue Bridge: Best for southern Omaha to Iowa I-29 connection</li>
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<li>Plattsmouth Bridge: Serves Cass County and regional traffic</li>
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<li>Alternative free crossings available north and south with longer travel times</li>
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<li>US Highway 34 Bridge (north of Plattsmouth) - modern toll-free crossing</li>
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<li>Omaha area bridges - multiple toll-free options</li>
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<li>Southern Iowa crossings - longer route but no tolls</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, easily. Nebraska has extensive toll-free highway infrastructure. The two toll bridges serve specific regional needs, but multiple free Missouri River crossings are available nearby with minimal detour time.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Since both bridges have manned toll booths operating 24/7, it's essentially impossible to cross without paying. If you have payment issues, contact the toll attendant immediately - they can provide guidance or alternative arrangements.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, motorcycles pay the same toll as cars: $1.00 at Bellevue Bridge (or $0.75 with toll card) and $1.75 at Plattsmouth Bridge. Both bridges classify motorcycles as 2-axle vehicles.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, Nebraska's toll bridges operate with traditional manual collection only. No electronic transponders (E-ZPass, I-PASS, etc.) are accepted. Cash and Bellevue's prepaid toll card are the only payment options.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, Nebraska has no plans for additional toll facilities. The trend is toward eliminating tolls - the Bellevue Bridge replacement will be toll-free, and the Decatur Bridge removed tolls in 2025. Nebraska maintains its commitment to toll-free highway infrastructure.</p>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Manual toll bridges only</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.00-1.75</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2 bridges only</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Iowa</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No toll roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Limited toll bridges</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.00-4.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.04-0.08/mile</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Express lanes + toll roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.25-6.50/segment</td>
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Nebraska Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Limited toll bridges only (2 active toll bridges)
Coverage: Missouri River crossings near Omaha and Plattsmouth
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Technology: Manual toll collection with attendants, toll pass cards (Bellevue only)
Operators: Bellevue Bridge Commission, Plattsmouth Bridge Commission

Do I Need Special Payment for Nebraska Tolls? 2025 Update

No, you don't need E-ZPass or special transponders for Nebraska tolls - cash is still king here. Nebraska operates just two toll bridges across the Missouri River, both using traditional manned toll booths with cash payment as the primary method.

Key Reality: Nebraska has one of the simplest toll systems in America - only two bridges charge tolls, both under $2 for cars, with no electronic tolling infrastructure or violation penalties.

2025 Update: Both bridges remain under local commission control with stable, affordable rates. The Bellevue Bridge offers prepaid toll cards for frequent users, while Plattsmouth operates cash-only with plans for future replacement as a toll-free facility.

Nebraska Toll Costs: Current Rates

Nebraska's toll system is among America's simplest - just two Missouri River bridges with straightforward, affordable pricing.

Current Toll Rates by Bridge (2025)

Bridge Cars/Pickups Large Vehicles Payment Methods
Bellevue GAR Memorial Bridge $1.00 cash
$0.75 with toll card		 $1.00 per axle Cash, Prepaid Toll Card
Plattsmouth Bridge $1.75 $2.25-2.75 by size Cash Only

Bridge Locations & Connections

Bellevue GAR Memorial Bridge:

  • Connects Bellevue, Nebraska (Sarpy County) to Mills County, Iowa
  • Links Nebraska Highway 75 to Iowa Interstate 29
  • Built 1950, 20 feet wide, serves southern Omaha metro area
  • Operates 24/7 with manned toll booth

Plattsmouth Bridge:

  • Connects Plattsmouth, Nebraska to Mills County, Iowa
  • Two-lane steel structure built 1929, renovated 2008
  • Handles approximately 1,175 vehicles daily including 140 trucks
  • Regional crossing for Cass County area

How to Pay Nebraska Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods in Nebraska:

1. Cash Payment (Both Bridges):

  • Primary payment method accepted at both toll bridges
  • US currency only, attendant provides change if needed
  • No electronic tolling or license plate billing
  • 24-hour staffed toll booths

2. Prepaid Toll Card (Bellevue Bridge Only):

  • $0.25 savings per crossing for 2-axle vehicles ($0.75 vs $1.00 cash)
  • Prepaid account system for frequent users
  • Available for cars and non-dually pickups only
  • Payment/account refills at toll booth or by mail

3. No Electronic Transponders:

  • E-ZPass, I-PASS, and other transponders NOT accepted
  • No video tolling or license plate billing systems
  • No mobile apps or online payment options

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, and all vehicle types across Nebraska toll bridges, use TollGuru Nebraska toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Bellevue Bridge Updates:

  • Replacement bridge planning in progress - new bridge will be toll-free
  • Current 75-year-old bridge considered functionally obsolete
  • Bridge Commission maintains sufficient funds for ongoing operations
  • Future pedestrian corridor planned for new span

Plattsmouth Bridge Status:

  • Ownership transferred to public Plattsmouth Bridge Commission in 2007
  • Major federally-funded restoration completed 2008 ($3.2 million)
  • Current rates: Cars $1.75 (increased from $1.25 in 2018)
  • Stable operations with approximately 1,175 vehicles daily

Regional Infrastructure:

  • New toll-free US Highway 34 bridge opened north of Plattsmouth (2014)
  • Decatur Bridge eliminated tolls in 2025, transitioned to state ownership
  • No plans for additional toll facilities in Nebraska

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Most affordable tolls in Midwest: $1.00-1.75 for cars
  • Bellevue Bridge savings: $0.25 per crossing with prepaid toll card
  • No violation fees - impossible to cross without paying

Strategic Route Planning:

  • Bellevue Bridge: Best for southern Omaha to Iowa I-29 connection
  • Plattsmouth Bridge: Serves Cass County and regional traffic
  • Alternative free crossings available north and south with longer travel times

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • US Highway 34 Bridge (north of Plattsmouth) - modern toll-free crossing
  • Omaha area bridges - multiple toll-free options
  • Southern Iowa crossings - longer route but no tolls

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid all tolls in Nebraska?

Yes, easily. Nebraska has extensive toll-free highway infrastructure. The two toll bridges serve specific regional needs, but multiple free Missouri River crossings are available nearby with minimal detour time.

What happens if I can't pay the toll?

Since both bridges have manned toll booths operating 24/7, it's essentially impossible to cross without paying. If you have payment issues, contact the toll attendant immediately - they can provide guidance or alternative arrangements.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Nebraska?

Yes, motorcycles pay the same toll as cars: $1.00 at Bellevue Bridge (or $0.75 with toll card) and $1.75 at Plattsmouth Bridge. Both bridges classify motorcycles as 2-axle vehicles.

Can I use E-ZPass on Nebraska toll bridges?

No, Nebraska's toll bridges operate with traditional manual collection only. No electronic transponders (E-ZPass, I-PASS, etc.) are accepted. Cash and Bellevue's prepaid toll card are the only payment options.

Are there plans for more toll roads in Nebraska?

No, Nebraska has no plans for additional toll facilities. The trend is toward eliminating tolls - the Bellevue Bridge replacement will be toll-free, and the Decatur Bridge removed tolls in 2025. Nebraska maintains its commitment to toll-free highway infrastructure.

Nebraska vs. Regional States

State System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Nebraska Manual toll bridges only $1.00-1.75 2 bridges only
Iowa No toll roads $0.00 Toll-free statewide
Missouri Limited toll bridges $2.00-4.00 1 community bridge
Kansas Kansas Turnpike $0.04-0.08/mile 236-mile turnpike
Colorado Express lanes + toll roads $1.25-6.50/segment Denver metro area

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Regional Context:

Bridge Commission Contacts:

  • Bellevue Bridge Commission: bellevuebridge@aol.com | (402) 291-1913
  • Plattsmouth Bridge Commission: Contact via City of Plattsmouth
  • Missed Toll Payment: Contact respective bridge commission

Bridge Information:

  • Bellevue Bridge: 24/7 operations, toll card sales available
  • Plattsmouth Bridge: Historical 1929 structure, cash only
  • Both bridges: Manned toll booths, no electronic systems

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