US Bridges

6th Ave over Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Nebraska · Njct N11/N58 3.2W · Structure no. C004704010

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave over Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Ave over Oak Creek in Howard 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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Carries6th Ave
CrossesOak Creek
LocationNjct N11/N58 3.2W
RouteCounty Highway 2305
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1198, -98.6128
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 6th Ave over Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is 6th Ave over Oak 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 6th Ave over Oak Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 6th Ave over Oak Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.