US Bridges

Township Road over Niobrara River Tributary

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 4.7W 4.4S of Niobrara · Structure no. C005402605P

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Niobrara River Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Niobrara River Tributary in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesNiobrara River Tributary
Location4.7W 4.4S of Niobrara
RouteCounty Highway 0P26
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.693, -98.1293
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Township Road over Niobrara River Tributary built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Township Road over Niobrara River Tributary 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over Niobrara River Tributary carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Niobrara River Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Niobrara River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.