US Bridges

County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans

Poor

Furnas County, Nebraska · 1.2NW of Oxford · Structure no. C003335710

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
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 3 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCambridge-Oxford-Orleans
Location1.2NW of Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 357
Coordinates40.2583, -99.6681
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.