US Bridges

A Street over Bills Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · Blue Springs a @ South · Structure no. M030502710P

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Street over Bills Creek is a concrete slab carrying A Street over Bills Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesA Street
CrossesBills Creek
LocationBlue Springs a @ South
RouteCity Street 0P27
Coordinates40.1333, -96.6617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2003)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A Street over Bills Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is A Street over Bills Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does A Street over Bills Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is A Street over Bills Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns A Street over Bills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.