US Bridges

County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · .2W of Oxford · Structure no. C003315935

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
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 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCambridge-Oxford-Orleans
Location.2W of Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2541, -99.6493
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.