US Bridges

250th ST over Weeping Water Creek

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · .5E 1.7S of Alvo · Structure no. C001301105

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th ST over Weeping Water Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250th ST over Weeping Water Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries250th ST
CrossesWeeping Water Creek
Location.5E 1.7S of Alvo
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8467, -96.3702
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 250th ST over Weeping Water Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th ST over Weeping Water 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 250th ST over Weeping Water Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 250th ST over Weeping Water Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 250th ST over Weeping Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.