US Bridges

Township Road over E Br Verdigris Creek

FairPosted for load

Antelope County, Nebraska · 1.7N 1E of Royal · Structure no. C000242110

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over E Br Verdigris Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road over E Br Verdigris Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesE Br Verdigris Creek
Location1.7N 1E of Royal
RouteCounty Highway 421
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3589, -98.1069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on 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 Township Road over E Br Verdigris Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over E Br Verdigris 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over E Br Verdigris Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over E Br Verdigris Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over E Br Verdigris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.