42 Road over Thompson Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Nebraska · 0.1 Miles South of H & 42 · Structure no. C003104505
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
42 Road over Thompson Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 42 Road over Thompson Creek in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 42 Road over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is 42 Road over Thompson 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 42 Road over Thompson Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 42 Road over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 42 Road over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.