US Bridges

R34J Rockford Lake over Mud Creek

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · .7N of Rockford · Structure no. C003413515

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R34J Rockford Lake over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R34J Rockford Lake over Mud Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 348 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesR34J Rockford Lake
CrossesMud Creek
Location.7N of Rockford
RouteCounty Highway 7807
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2588, -96.5958
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (1998)
Projected traffic348 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 R34J Rockford Lake over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is R34J Rockford Lake over Mud 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 2023.

How much traffic does R34J Rockford Lake over Mud Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is R34J Rockford Lake over Mud Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns R34J Rockford Lake over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.