897 RD over Ponca Creek
GoodBoyd County, Nebraska · 4E of Lynch · Structure no. C000822605
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
897 RD over Ponca Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 897 RD over Ponca Creek in Boyd County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 897 RD over Ponca Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is 897 RD 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 2024.
How much traffic does 897 RD over Ponca Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 897 RD over Ponca Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 897 RD over Ponca Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.