County Road 442 over Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadDawson County, Nebraska · 3.5N 2W of Overton · Structure no. C002406910
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 442 over Buffalo Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 442 over Buffalo Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 County Road 442 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 442 over Buffalo 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 County Road 442 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Road 442 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 442 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.