US Bridges

Co.Rte. a over Railroad

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Nebraska · Harlan County Lake · Structure no. CEPMRKNE0000001

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Co.Rte. a over Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Rte. a over Railroad in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rte. a
CrossesRailroad
LocationHarlan County Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.09261, -99.21359
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic375 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$651,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rte. a over Railroad built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rte. a over Railroad 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Co.Rte. a over Railroad carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rte. a over Railroad?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rte. a over Railroad?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).