US Bridges

889th RD over Bow Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 1.2S of ST James · Structure no. C001422005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

889th RD over Bow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 889th RD over Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries889th RD
CrossesBow Creek
Location1.2S of ST James
RouteCounty Highway 220
Coordinates42.7134, -97.143
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 889th RD over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 889th RD 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 889th RD over Bow Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 889th RD over Bow Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 889th RD over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.