Township Road over S Br Verdicris Creek
PoorPosted for loadAntelope County, Nebraska · 5.5N 2.2E of Orchard · Structure no. C000221130P
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road over S Br Verdicris Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road over S Br Verdicris Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road over S Br Verdicris Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Township Road over S Br Verdicris 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Township Road over S Br Verdicris Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Township Road over S Br Verdicris Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road over S Br Verdicris Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.