US Bridges

2nd Ave over Prairie Creek Trib

Fair

Howard County, Nebraska · 3SE of ST Libory · Structure no. C004724805

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave over Prairie Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Ave over Prairie Creek Trib in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Ave
CrossesPrairie Creek Trib
Location3SE of ST Libory
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.06071, -98.30759
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave over Prairie Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave over Prairie Creek Trib 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 2nd Ave over Prairie Creek Trib carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 2nd Ave over Prairie Creek Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave over Prairie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.