US Bridges

885 Road over Bow Creek

FairPosted for load

Cedar County, Nebraska · 5.5S of Wynot · Structure no. C001402805

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

885 Road over Bow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 885 Road over Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries885 Road
CrossesBow Creek
Location5.5S of Wynot
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6557, -97.1672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 885 Road over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is 885 Road over Bow Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 885 Road over Bow Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 885 Road over Bow Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 885 Road over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.