Field Drive over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadDawes County, Nebraska · 2.2N 1E Crawford · Structure no. S020 03697B
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Field Drive over Spring Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Field Drive over Spring Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Field Drive over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Field Drive over Spring 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 2024.
How much traffic does Field Drive over Spring Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Field Drive over Spring Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Field Drive over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.