County Highway over Beaver Creek Tributary
FairPosted for loadCedar County, Nebraska · 7.2N 5W of Fordyce · Structure no. C001420345
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Beaver Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Beaver Creek Tributary in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Beaver Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is County Highway over Beaver Creek Tributary 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Beaver Creek Tributary carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Beaver Creek Tributary?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Beaver Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.