842nd Road over West Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadAntelope County, Nebraska · 3N 1E of Elgin · Structure no. C000205805
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
842nd Road over West Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 842nd Road over West Cedar Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 842nd Road over West Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 842nd Road over West Cedar 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 842nd Road over West Cedar Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 842nd Road over West Cedar Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 842nd Road over West Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.