US Bridges

SW 61st Road over Stream

FairPosted for load

Gage County, Nebraska · 3W .5S of Beatrice Cbd · Structure no. C003401335

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 61st Road over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying SW 61st Road over Stream in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 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 85 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 61st Road
CrossesStream
Location3W .5S of Beatrice Cbd
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2556, -96.8033
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 61st Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 61st Road over Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SW 61st Road over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is SW 61st Road over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SW 61st Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.