US Bridges

Yutan Rd/Coll 7573 over Davis Creek

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Nebraska · 4.5W 1.2N Cotesfield · Structure no. C004720335

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yutan Rd/Coll 7573 over Davis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yutan Rd/Coll 7573 over Davis Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

Location

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CarriesYutan Rd/Coll 7573
CrossesDavis Creek
Location4.5W 1.2N Cotesfield
RouteCounty Highway 7573
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3801, -98.7303
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yutan Rd/Coll 7573 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Yutan Rd/Coll 7573 over Davis 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Yutan Rd/Coll 7573 over Davis Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Yutan Rd/Coll 7573 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Yutan Rd/Coll 7573 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.