South 51st Road over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadGage County, Nebraska · 5E 5N of Beatrice · Structure no. C003422930
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South 51st Road over Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying South 51st Road over Bear 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South 51st Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is South 51st Road over Bear 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 South 51st Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is South 51st Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns South 51st Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.