US Bridges

S13K Weeping Water over Weeping Water Creek Trib

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · 1W Weeping Water · Structure no. SS13K00087

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,215
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S13K Weeping Water over Weeping Water Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S13K Weeping Water over Weeping Water Creek Trib in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,883 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesS13K Weeping Water
CrossesWeeping Water Creek Trib
Location1W Weeping Water
RouteState Highway 0S13K
Coordinates40.8704, -96.164
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2018)
Projected traffic1,883 by 2038
Trucks45%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S13K Weeping Water over Weeping Water Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S13K Weeping Water over Weeping Water Creek Trib 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 S13K Weeping Water over Weeping Water Creek Trib carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is S13K Weeping Water over Weeping Water Creek Trib?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S13K Weeping Water over Weeping Water Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.