County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans
PoorFurnas County, Nebraska · N Edge of Arapahoe · Structure no. C003303305
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.