US Bridges

Wittstruck RD over Little Nemaha Ri (r 168)

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · .5S 2W of Bennet · Structure no. C005515425

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wittstruck RD over Little Nemaha Ri (r 168) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wittstruck RD over Little Nemaha Ri (r 168) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesWittstruck RD
CrossesLittle Nemaha Ri (r 168)
Location.5S 2W of Bennet
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6688, -96.5471
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2003)
Projected traffic86 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 Wittstruck RD over Little Nemaha Ri (r 168) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wittstruck RD over Little Nemaha Ri (r 168) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wittstruck RD over Little Nemaha Ri (r 168) carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Wittstruck RD over Little Nemaha Ri (r 168)?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wittstruck RD over Little Nemaha Ri (r 168)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.