US Bridges

848th Road over Antelope Creek

Fair

Antelope County, Nebraska · JCT US275/N14 1.2S 3.3W · Structure no. C000204615

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

848th Road over Antelope Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 848th Road over Antelope Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 50 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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Carries848th Road
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationJCT US275/N14 1.2S 3.3W
RouteCounty Highway 2590
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1184, -98.1025
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2011)
Projected traffic235 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 848th Road over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 848th Road over Antelope 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 848th Road over Antelope Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 848th Road over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 848th Road over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.