US Bridges

W Stagecoach RD over Spring Branch (t 230)

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1S 1W of Sprague · Structure no. C005516210

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Stagecoach RD over Spring Branch (t 230) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying W Stagecoach RD over Spring Branch (t 230) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 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 Stagecoach RD
CrossesSpring Branch (t 230)
Location1S 1W of Sprague
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6105, -96.7659
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2015)
Projected traffic49 by 2040
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 Stagecoach RD over Spring Branch (t 230) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Stagecoach RD over Spring Branch (t 230) 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 Stagecoach RD over Spring Branch (t 230) carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W Stagecoach RD over Spring Branch (t 230)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns W Stagecoach RD over Spring Branch (t 230)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.