US Bridges

Randolph Street over Weeping Water CR No Br

PoorPosted for load

Cass County, Nebraska · Weeping W Randolph/Rivr · Structure no. M2595D3305

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randolph Street over Weeping Water CR No Br is a steel truss - thru carrying Randolph Street over Weeping Water CR No Br 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRandolph Street
CrossesWeeping Water CR No Br
LocationWeeping W Randolph/Rivr
RouteCity Street 0D33
Coordinates40.8683, -96.1424
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2003)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Randolph Street over Weeping Water CR No Br built?

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

What condition is Randolph Street over Weeping Water CR No Br 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Randolph Street over Weeping Water CR No Br carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Randolph Street over Weeping Water CR No Br?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Randolph Street over Weeping Water CR No Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.