US Bridges

894th RD over Second Bow Creek Trib

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · JCT N12/N15 .2E 4.1N · Structure no. C001401015

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

894th RD over Second Bow Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 894th RD over Second Bow Creek Trib in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries894th RD
CrossesSecond Bow Creek Trib
LocationJCT N12/N15 .2E 4.1N
RouteCounty Highway 3170
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.7867, -97.2646
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2011)
Projected traffic100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 894th RD over Second Bow Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 894th RD over Second Bow Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 894th RD over Second Bow Creek Trib carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 894th RD over Second Bow Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 894th RD over Second Bow Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.