County Highway over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadGage County, Nebraska · 1.5N 2E of Beatrice Cbd · Structure no. C003403405P
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Bear Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Bear Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Bear Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Bear Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.