US Bridges

Township Road over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Dodge County, Nebraska · Cutoff Rd.Bet Q & R · Structure no. C002702705P

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Brush Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationCutoff Rd.Bet Q & R
RouteCounty Highway 0P27
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5033, -96.655
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Brush 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over Brush Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Brush Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.