US Bridges

Cedar Street over Middle Logan Crk Trib

Poor

Cedar County, Nebraska · Laurel Cedar @ 4th · Structure no. M1380E4105

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Street over Middle Logan Crk Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Street over Middle Logan Crk Trib in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCedar Street
CrossesMiddle Logan Crk Trib
LocationLaurel Cedar @ 4th
RouteCity Street 0E41
Coordinates42.4272, -97.0883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2003)
Projected traffic540 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Street over Middle Logan Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Cedar Street over Middle Logan Crk Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Street over Middle Logan Crk Trib carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Street over Middle Logan Crk Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Street over Middle Logan Crk Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.