US Bridges

NB-US26/N61 over RR St/Uprr 815-472-A

Fair

Keith County, Nebraska · In Ogallala · Structure no. S026 15009L

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
640 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,495
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB-US26/N61 over RR St/Uprr 815-472-A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB-US26/N61 over RR St/Uprr 815-472-A in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 57 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 9,495 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,685 by 2037. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesNB-US26/N61
CrossesRR St/Uprr 815-472-A
LocationIn Ogallala
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyKeith County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1238, -101.7163
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,495 (2017)
Projected traffic9,685 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB-US26/N61 over RR St/Uprr 815-472-A built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is NB-US26/N61 over RR St/Uprr 815-472-A 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NB-US26/N61 over RR St/Uprr 815-472-A carry?

About 9,495 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is NB-US26/N61 over RR St/Uprr 815-472-A?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NB-US26/N61 over RR St/Uprr 815-472-A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.