US Bridges

Main Street over Yankee Creek

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · Crab Orchard Main @ Gehr · Structure no. M059502805

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Yankee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main Street over Yankee Creek in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesYankee Creek
LocationCrab Orchard Main @ Gehr
RouteCity Street 28
Coordinates40.335, -96.4267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2003)
Projected traffic324 by 2033
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main Street over Yankee Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Yankee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Main Street over Yankee Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Yankee Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Yankee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.