W Branched Oak RD over North Oak Creek (c 224)
FairPosted for loadLancaster County, Nebraska · 1N of Raymond · Structure no. C005511210
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 153
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Branched Oak RD over North Oak Creek (c 224) is a steel truss - thru carrying W Branched Oak RD over North Oak Creek (c 224) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 93 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Branched Oak RD over North Oak Creek (c 224) built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is W Branched Oak RD over North Oak Creek (c 224) 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 W Branched Oak RD over North Oak Creek (c 224) carry?
About 153 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is W Branched Oak RD over North Oak Creek (c 224)?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns W Branched Oak RD over North Oak Creek (c 224)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.