River ST over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Nebraska · JCT N14/S-18C 5W .5S · Structure no. C001804805P
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River ST over Dry Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying River ST over Dry Creek in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 52 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 3 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River ST over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is River ST 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does River ST over Dry Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is River ST over Dry Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns River ST over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.