US Bridges

879 RD over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Dixon County, Nebraska · JCT N9/N12 2.4W 2N · Structure no. C002602025P

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

879 RD over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 879 RD over Silver Creek in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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Carries879 RD
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationJCT N9/N12 2.4W 2N
RouteCounty Highway 3150
CountyDixon County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.575, -96.754
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 879 RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 879 RD over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 879 RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 879 RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 879 RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.