US Bridges

4.5 RD over Plum Creek Trib

GoodPosted for load

Cuming County, Nebraska · 4.5N 1.5W of Wisner · Structure no. C002000707P

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4.5 RD over Plum Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4.5 RD over Plum Creek Trib in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries4.5 RD
CrossesPlum Creek Trib
Location4.5N 1.5W of Wisner
RouteCounty Highway 3540
Coordinates42.0601, -96.9518
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.6 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2011)
Projected traffic175 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4.5 RD over Plum Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4.5 RD over Plum Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 4.5 RD over Plum Creek Trib carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 4.5 RD over Plum Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 4.5 RD over Plum Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.