US Bridges

883 Road over Bow Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 1.2E of Hartington · Structure no. C001413210

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

883 Road over Bow Creek is a concrete slab carrying 883 Road over Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries883 Road
CrossesBow Creek
Location1.2E of Hartington
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates42.6269, -97.2268
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic135 by 2033
Trucks60%
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 883 Road over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 883 Road over Bow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 883 Road over Bow Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is 883 Road over Bow Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 883 Road over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.