6th Ave over Weeping Water Creek
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Nebraska · 1E 1S Union · Structure no. C001305905P
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Ave over Weeping Water Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Ave over Weeping Water Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Ave over Weeping Water Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Ave over Weeping Water Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 6th Ave over Weeping Water Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 6th Ave over Weeping Water Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Ave over Weeping Water Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.