US Bridges

N 176th ST over Camp Creek (h 120)

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2NE of Waverly · Structure no. C005504760

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 176th ST over Camp Creek (h 120) is a steel truss - thru carrying N 176th ST over Camp Creek (h 120) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN 176th ST
CrossesCamp Creek (h 120)
Location2NE of Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9243, -96.4828
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2003)
Projected traffic122 by 2033
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 176th ST over Camp Creek (h 120) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is N 176th ST over Camp Creek (h 120) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N 176th ST over Camp Creek (h 120) carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is N 176th ST over Camp Creek (h 120)?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns N 176th ST over Camp Creek (h 120)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.