US Bridges

CO RD 6 MI 6109 over Cow Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 1W 6S Sidney · Structure no. C001705805

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 6 MI 6109 over Cow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 6 MI 6109 over Cow Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCO RD 6 MI 6109
CrossesCow Creek
Location1W 6S Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates41.0333, -103.0117
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 6 MI 6109 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 6 MI 6109 over Cow 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 6 MI 6109 over Cow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO RD 6 MI 6109 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 6 MI 6109 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.