US Bridges

US136/N46 over Dry Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Nebraska · Ejct US136/N46 .1 W · Structure no. S136 01048

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136/N46 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US136/N46 over Dry Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136/N46
CrossesDry Creek
LocationEjct US136/N46 .1 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.248, -99.6276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2018)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2038
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US136/N46 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US136/N46 over Dry Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US136/N46 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US136/N46 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US136/N46 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.