US Bridges

36 RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · JCT US77/US136 4E 2S · Structure no. C003422740

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

36 RD over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36 RD over Cedar Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 6 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 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 735 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries36 RD
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationJCT US77/US136 4E 2S
RouteCounty Highway 3265
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.234, -96.671
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2011)
Projected traffic735 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 36 RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is 36 RD over Cedar 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 36 RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 36 RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 36 RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.