US Bridges

SW 131 Road over Cub Creek

FairPosted for load

Gage County, Nebraska · 2S 3W of Hoag · Structure no. C003410320

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 131 Road over Cub Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 131 Road over Cub Creek 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 131 Road
CrossesCub Creek
Location2S 3W of Hoag
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2901, -96.8984
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 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 131 Road over Cub Creek built?

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

What condition is SW 131 Road over Cub 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 2024.

How much traffic does SW 131 Road over Cub Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is SW 131 Road over Cub Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SW 131 Road over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.