US Bridges

Assumption Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek

Fair

Adams County, Nebraska · 3865 W Assumption Rd. · Structure no. C000112820

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Assumption Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Assumption Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesAssumption Rd.
CrossesThirty-Two Mile Creek
Location3865 W Assumption Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 2020
Coordinates40.51, -98.4347
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic130 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Assumption Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Assumption Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Assumption Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Assumption Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Assumption Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.