Wausa RD over Deer Creek
FairHoward County, Nebraska · 1.3N Boelus · Structure no. C004710505
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wausa RD over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wausa RD over Deer Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wausa RD over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wausa RD over Deer 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wausa RD over Deer Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wausa RD over Deer Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wausa RD over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.