Oregon Trail Road over Thirty-Two Mile Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAdams County, Nebraska · 3430 W Oregon Trail Rd. · Structure no. C000103015
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oregon Trail Road over Thirty-Two Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oregon Trail Road over Thirty-Two Mile 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Oregon Trail Road over Thirty-Two Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oregon Trail Road over Thirty-Two Mile 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Oregon Trail Road over Thirty-Two Mile Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Oregon Trail Road over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Oregon Trail Road over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.