US Bridges

US136 over Republican River Trib

Good

Harlan County, Nebraska · In Republican City · Structure no. S136 03760

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Republican River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US136 over Republican River Trib in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 735 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 882 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesRepublican River Trib
LocationIn Republican City
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.1037, -99.2191
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2018)
Projected traffic882 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Republican River Trib built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US136 over Republican River Trib 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 Republican River Trib carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Republican River Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US136 over Republican River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.