US Bridges

Church RD over Callahan Creek

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · JCT I80/N63 1S 1.9E · Structure no. C001301610

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
875
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church RD over Callahan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church RD over Callahan Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 875 by 2033. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch RD
CrossesCallahan Creek
LocationJCT I80/N63 1S 1.9E
RouteCounty Highway 3730
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9571, -96.3509
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2011)
Projected traffic875 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church RD over Callahan Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church RD over Callahan 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 Church RD over Callahan Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Church RD over Callahan Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD over Callahan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.