US Bridges

16 Road over Stage Creek

Fair

Cuming County, Nebraska · 4N 8W of Bancroft · Structure no. C002003115

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16 Road over Stage Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16 Road over Stage Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries16 Road
CrossesStage Creek
Location4N 8W of Bancroft
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0717, -96.73
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16 Road over Stage Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16 Road over Stage 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 2024.

How much traffic does 16 Road over Stage Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 16 Road over Stage Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 16 Road over Stage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.