US Bridges

Oregon Trail Road over Pawnee Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 1395 E Oregon Trail RD · Structure no. C000103020

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oregon Trail Road over Pawnee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Oregon Trail Road over Pawnee Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesOregon Trail Road
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location1395 E Oregon Trail RD
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4954, -98.362
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oregon Trail Road over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oregon Trail Road over Pawnee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Oregon Trail Road over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Oregon Trail Road over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Oregon Trail Road over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.