US Bridges

County Highway over Jeffrey Return MP26.9-.8

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 1.4E 3S of Brady · Structure no. C005626005

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
137 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Jeffrey Return MP26.9-.8 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Jeffrey Return MP26.9-.8 in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesJeffrey Return MP26.9-.8
Location1.4E 3S of Brady
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9745, -100.3393
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 County Highway over Jeffrey Return MP26.9-.8 built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Jeffrey Return MP26.9-.8 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Jeffrey Return MP26.9-.8 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Jeffrey Return MP26.9-.8?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Jeffrey Return MP26.9-.8?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.