Cornwall ST over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarlan County, Nebraska · Ejct US136/N46 .1W · Structure no. M188501605P
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cornwall ST over Dry Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cornwall ST over Dry Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cornwall ST over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cornwall ST over Dry 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 Cornwall ST over Dry Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cornwall ST over Dry Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Cornwall ST over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.