US Bridges

US75 over Cameron Ditch Tributary

Good

Burt County, Nebraska · 4N Herman · Structure no. S075 12935

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over Cameron Ditch Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 over Cameron Ditch Tributary in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,165 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS75
CrossesCameron Ditch Tributary
Location4N Herman
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates41.7268, -96.2227
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2018)
Projected traffic6,165 by 2038
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US75 over Cameron Ditch Tributary built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US75 over Cameron Ditch Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US75 over Cameron Ditch Tributary carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US75 over Cameron Ditch Tributary?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US75 over Cameron Ditch Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.