US Bridges

W Branched Oak RD over Stream (c 250)

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2.5E 1N of Raymond · Structure no. C005511220

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Branched Oak RD over Stream (c 250) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Branched Oak RD over Stream (c 250) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesW Branched Oak RD
CrossesStream (c 250)
Location2.5E 1N of Raymond
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9732, -96.7267
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2017)
Projected traffic232 by 2038
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 W Branched Oak RD over Stream (c 250) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Branched Oak RD over Stream (c 250) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Branched Oak RD over Stream (c 250) carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is W Branched Oak RD over Stream (c 250)?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Branched Oak RD over Stream (c 250)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.