US Bridges

W RD over Dry Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Cuming County, Nebraska · 9N .5W of Beemer · Structure no. C002000635

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W RD over Dry Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W RD over Dry Creek Trib in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesW RD
CrossesDry Creek Trib
Location9N .5W of Beemer
RouteCounty Highway 3540
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0614, -96.8199
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic25 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W RD over Dry Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is W RD over Dry Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does W RD over Dry Creek Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is W RD over Dry Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W RD over Dry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.