US Bridges

Road 16 over Dry Creek

Fair

Colfax County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N15 5E 4.9N · Structure no. C001903115

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 16 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 16 over Dry Creek in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 16
CrossesDry Creek
LocationJCT US30/N15 5E 4.9N
RouteCounty Highway 3155
CountyColfax County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5245, -96.9641
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic140 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 Road 16 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 16 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Road 16 over Dry Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Road 16 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 16 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.