US Bridges

Spillway Road over Camp Hayes Lake Overflow

FairPosted for load

Hayes County, Nebraska · Hayes Cnter Wildlife Area · Structure no. S025 04300R

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Spillway Road over Camp Hayes Lake Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spillway Road over Camp Hayes Lake Overflow in Hayes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSpillway Road
CrossesCamp Hayes Lake Overflow
LocationHayes Cnter Wildlife Area
RouteCounty Highway 0P245
CountyHayes County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5845, -100.9273
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic6 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Spillway Road over Camp Hayes Lake Overflow built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spillway Road over Camp Hayes Lake Overflow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Spillway Road over Camp Hayes Lake Overflow carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Spillway Road over Camp Hayes Lake Overflow?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Spillway Road over Camp Hayes Lake Overflow?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.