County Highway over N Fk Big Nemaha River
PoorPosted for loadJohnson County, Nebraska · 3.5W 2.2N of Sterling · Structure no. C004940325
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over N Fk Big Nemaha River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over N Fk Big Nemaha River 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over N Fk Big Nemaha River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over N Fk Big Nemaha River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over N Fk Big Nemaha River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over N Fk Big Nemaha River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over N Fk Big Nemaha River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.