Road 41 over Silver Creek
FairBurt County, Nebraska · 1.6E Tekamah · Structure no. C001103905P
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 41 over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 41 over Silver Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 41 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 41 over Silver 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Road 41 over Silver Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 41 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Road 41 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.