IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek
PoorCuming County, Nebraska · 5SE Pender · Structure no. S016 00747
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.
It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake 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 Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.