US Bridges

Nordic Road over Ponca Creek

Good

Boyd County, Nebraska · 3NW of Spencer · Structure no. C000801215P

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nordic Road over Ponca Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nordic Road over Ponca Creek in Boyd County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesNordic Road
CrossesPonca Creek
Location3NW of Spencer
RouteCounty Highway 0P12
CountyBoyd County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.9126, -98.7337
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nordic Road over Ponca Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nordic Road over Ponca 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Nordic Road over Ponca Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Nordic Road over Ponca Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nordic Road over Ponca Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.