US Bridges

US75 over Weeping Water Creek

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · 10N Nebraska City · Structure no. S075 05774

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,035
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over Weeping Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 over Weeping Water Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4,035 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,649 by 2038. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS75
CrossesWeeping Water Creek
Location10N Nebraska City
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates40.7936, -95.9115
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,035 (2018)
Projected traffic5,649 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Weeping Water Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 over Weeping Water Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US75 over Weeping Water Creek carry?

About 4,035 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US75 over Weeping Water Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US75 over Weeping Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.