US Bridges

883rd RD over Bow Creek Trib

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · 2E of Hartington · Structure no. C001413215

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

883rd RD over Bow Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 883rd RD over Bow Creek Trib in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries883rd RD
CrossesBow Creek Trib
Location2E of Hartington
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates42.6269, -97.2117
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2003)
Projected traffic136 by 2033
Trucks60%
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 883rd RD over Bow Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 883rd RD over 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 883rd RD over Bow Creek Trib carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is 883rd RD over Bow Creek Trib?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 883rd RD over Bow Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.