S 1st ST over Cardwell Branch (o 209)
FairPosted for loadLancaster County, Nebraska · 3E of Yankee Hill Lake · Structure no. U142512130
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 401
- 2000 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 1st ST over Cardwell Branch (o 209) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 1st ST over Cardwell Branch (o 209) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 S 1st ST over Cardwell Branch (o 209) built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 1st ST over Cardwell Branch (o 209) 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does S 1st ST over Cardwell Branch (o 209) carry?
About 401 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S 1st ST over Cardwell Branch (o 209)?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns S 1st ST over Cardwell Branch (o 209)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.