James Avenue over School Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Nebraska · Sutton James @ Maple · Structure no. M237524507
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Avenue over School Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying James Avenue over School Creek in Clay 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 James Avenue over School Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is James Avenue over School 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does James Avenue over School Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is James Avenue over School Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns James Avenue over School Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.