US Bridges

County Highway over Oneill Valley

Fair

Boone County, Nebraska · 2.5E 1.2S Albion · Structure no. C000613710

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Oneill Valley is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Oneill Valley in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesOneill Valley
Location2.5E 1.2S Albion
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyBoone County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6683, -97.9462
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2003)
Projected traffic136 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Oneill Valley built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is County Highway over Oneill Valley 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Oneill Valley carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Oneill Valley?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Oneill Valley?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.