Osage Avenue over Scott Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAdams County, Nebraska · 9550 S. Osage Avenue · Structure no. C000102715
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Osage Avenue over Scott Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osage Avenue over Scott Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Osage Avenue over Scott Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Osage Avenue over Scott Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Osage Avenue over Scott Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Osage Avenue over Scott Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Osage Avenue over Scott Creek?
It is owned by the Railroad.