US Bridges

US136 over School Creek

Good

Harlan County, Nebraska · 5NW Orleans · Structure no. S136 01767

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over School Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US136 over School Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 585 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136
CrossesSchool Creek
Location5NW Orleans
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1864, -99.5219
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2018)
Projected traffic761 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US136 over School Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US136 over School 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US136 over School Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US136 over School Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over School Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.