US Bridges

IRR/N16 over Jeppson Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Cuming County, Nebraska · 6SE Pender · Structure no. S016 00624

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N16 over Jeppson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR/N16 over Jeppson Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR/N16
CrossesJeppson Creek
Location6SE Pender
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.06, -96.641
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2018)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2038
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IRR/N16 over Jeppson Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/N16 over Jeppson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IRR/N16 over Jeppson Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N16 over Jeppson Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/N16 over Jeppson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.