3 Mile Crossing over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherry County, Nebraska · 2.5W of Merriman · Structure no. C001603305P
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
3 Mile Crossing over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3 Mile Crossing over Dry Creek in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3 Mile Crossing over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3 Mile Crossing over Dry Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does 3 Mile Crossing over Dry Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 3 Mile Crossing over Dry Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 3 Mile Crossing over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.