County Highway over Frenchman Creek
GoodChase County, Nebraska · 2W .5N of Wauneta · Structure no. C001516705
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Frenchman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Frenchman Creek in Chase County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is County Highway over Frenchman 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Frenchman Creek carry?
About 13 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.