County Highway over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadJohnson County, Nebraska · .5W 3.5N of Vesta · Structure no. C004901310
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Deer Creek in Johnson 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Deer Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Deer Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.