US Bridges

County Highway over Beaver Creek

Good

Boone County, Nebraska · 3W 4.8N ST Edward · Structure no. C000613930

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Beaver Creek in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3W 4.8N ST Edward
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyBoone County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.645, -97.9283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1997)
Projected traffic76 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Beaver Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is County Highway over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.