US Bridges

US136 over No. Fr. Big Nemaha Riv.

Fair

Johnson County, Nebraska · 1W Tecumseh · Structure no. S136 20917

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over No. Fr. Big Nemaha Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying US136 over No. Fr. Big Nemaha Riv. in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136
CrossesNo. Fr. Big Nemaha Riv.
Location1W Tecumseh
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3699, -96.2083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2018)
Projected traffic2,128 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US136 over No. Fr. Big Nemaha Riv. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US136 over No. Fr. Big Nemaha Riv. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US136 over No. Fr. Big Nemaha Riv. carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US136 over No. Fr. Big Nemaha Riv.?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over No. Fr. Big Nemaha Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.