US Bridges

W Panama RD over Spring Branch (w 116)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2S .7W of Sprague · Structure no. C005506430

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Panama RD over Spring Branch (w 116) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Panama RD over Spring Branch (w 116) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 389 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesW Panama RD
CrossesSpring Branch (w 116)
Location2S .7W of Sprague
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.59559, -96.75636
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2016)
Projected traffic389 by 2036
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Panama RD over Spring Branch (w 116) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Panama RD over Spring Branch (w 116) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W Panama RD over Spring Branch (w 116) carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is W Panama RD over Spring Branch (w 116)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns W Panama RD over Spring Branch (w 116)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.