D Road over Sappa Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarlan County, Nebraska · 2E of Stamford · Structure no. C004200905
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
D Road over Sappa Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying D Road over Sappa Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 109 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 3 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 17 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was D Road over Sappa Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is D Road over Sappa 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does D Road over Sappa Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is D Road over Sappa Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns D Road over Sappa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.