US Bridges

W Olive Road over Sicily Creek

FairPosted for load

Gage County, Nebraska · 5.7W of Blue Springs · Structure no. C003405410

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Olive Road over Sicily Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying W Olive Road over Sicily Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesW Olive Road
CrossesSicily Creek
Location5.7W of Blue Springs
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.147, -96.778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 W Olive Road over Sicily Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Olive Road over Sicily 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W Olive Road over Sicily Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is W Olive Road over Sicily Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W Olive Road over Sicily Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.