US Bridges

Township Road over Soap Creek

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · 4N .5W of Hoag · Structure no. C003402210

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Soap Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Soap Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesSoap Creek
Location4N .5W of Hoag
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3783, -96.845
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Soap Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Soap 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Township Road over Soap Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Soap Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Soap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.