US Bridges

CO RD 103 MI 10338 over Dry Wash

PoorPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 1.5E 6.7N of Brownson · Structure no. C001743105P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 103 MI 10338 over Dry Wash is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 103 MI 10338 over Dry Wash in Cheyenne 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCO RD 103 MI 10338
CrossesDry Wash
Location1.5E 6.7N of Brownson
RouteCounty Highway 0P431
Coordinates41.268, -103.078
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 103 MI 10338 over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is CO RD 103 MI 10338 over Dry Wash 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 103 MI 10338 over Dry Wash carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO RD 103 MI 10338 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 103 MI 10338 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.