US Bridges

Ponderosa RD over Willow Creek

Fair

Brown County, Nebraska · .5W of Long Pine · Structure no. C000904205P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ponderosa RD over Willow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ponderosa RD over Willow Creek in Brown County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesPonderosa RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location.5W of Long Pine
RouteCounty Highway 0P140
CountyBrown County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5426, -99.7191
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Ponderosa RD over Willow Creek built?

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

What condition is Ponderosa RD over Willow Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ponderosa RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ponderosa RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ponderosa RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.