US Bridges

S Ave over Minnow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dakota County, Nebraska · 2.4N 5.8W of Hubbard · Structure no. C002200320

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Ave over Minnow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying S Ave over Minnow Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesS Ave
CrossesMinnow Creek
Location2.4N 5.8W of Hubbard
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyDakota County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4219, -96.7069
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2003)
Projected traffic94 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 S Ave over Minnow Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Ave over Minnow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Ave over Minnow Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is S Ave over Minnow Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns S Ave over Minnow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.