US136 over N Fk Big Nemaha River
FairJohnson County, Nebraska · 1W Tecumseh · Structure no. S136 20939
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,330
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US136 over N Fk Big Nemaha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US136 over N Fk Big Nemaha River 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 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 42 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US136 over N Fk Big Nemaha River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US136 over N Fk Big Nemaha River 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 N Fk Big Nemaha River carry?
About 1,330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US136 over N Fk Big Nemaha River?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US136 over N Fk Big Nemaha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.