US Bridges

S 25th ST over M Br Big Nemaha Ri (x 9)

PoorClosed to traffic

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1.2SE of Princeton · Structure no. C005502505

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 25th ST over M Br Big Nemaha Ri (x 9) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 25th ST over M Br Big Nemaha Ri (x 9) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 75 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesS 25th ST
CrossesM Br Big Nemaha Ri (x 9)
Location1.2SE of Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates40.5577, -96.6857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2015)
Projected traffic71 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 25th ST over M Br Big Nemaha Ri (x 9) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is S 25th ST over M Br Big Nemaha Ri (x 9) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does S 25th ST over M Br Big Nemaha Ri (x 9) carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is S 25th ST over M Br Big Nemaha Ri (x 9)?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S 25th ST over M Br Big Nemaha Ri (x 9)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.