Township Road over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadGage County, Nebraska · 4.5S .3W of Cortland · Structure no. C003411430
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Indian 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road over Indian 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Township Road over Indian Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Township Road over Indian Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.