US Bridges

Engleman RD over Prairie Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · Njct US281/N2 3W 1.7N · Structure no. C004013315

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Engleman RD over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Engleman RD over Prairie Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesEngleman RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationNjct US281/N2 3W 1.7N
RouteCounty Highway 133
Coordinates40.9848, -98.4168
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Engleman RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Engleman RD over Prairie 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Engleman RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Engleman RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Engleman RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.