3rd Street over Giles Creek
FairPosted for loadAntelope County, Nebraska · Tilden 3rd @ Antelope · Structure no. M2445A5605
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Street over Giles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd Street over Giles Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 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 5 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Street over Giles Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is 3rd Street over Giles 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 3rd Street over Giles Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Street over Giles Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Street over Giles Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.