US Bridges

Roscoe Street over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Nebraska · Endicott Roscoe ST · Structure no. C0048E3805

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roscoe Street over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roscoe Street over Rock Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRoscoe Street
CrossesRock Creek
LocationEndicott Roscoe ST
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates40.0817, -97.0867
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Roscoe Street over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Roscoe Street over Rock 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 2024.

How much traffic does Roscoe Street over Rock Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Roscoe Street over Rock Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Roscoe Street over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.