Road 55 over Box Butte Creek Trib
GoodPosted for loadBox Butte County, Nebraska · Ejct US385/N87 6NE 1.2N · Structure no. C000736910
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 55 over Box Butte Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 55 over Box Butte Creek Trib in Box Butte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 55 over Box Butte Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 55 over Box Butte Creek Trib 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Road 55 over Box Butte Creek Trib carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 55 over Box Butte Creek Trib?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Road 55 over Box Butte Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.