US Bridges

Township Road over Aowa Creek

FairPosted for load

Dixon County, Nebraska · 1.5S 3E of Ponca · Structure no. C002603705

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Aowa Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Township Road over Aowa 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2033. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesAowa Creek
Location1.5S 3E of Ponca
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyDixon County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5393, -96.6605
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2003)
Projected traffic13 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Aowa Creek built?

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

What condition is Township Road over Aowa 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 Township Road over Aowa Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Aowa Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Aowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.