827th RD over Shell Creek Trib
FairMadison County, Nebraska · 4.5N 2W of Newman Grove · Structure no. C005900315
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
827th RD over Shell Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 827th RD over Shell Creek Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 827th RD over Shell Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 827th RD over Shell Creek Trib 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 2023.
How much traffic does 827th RD over Shell Creek Trib carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 827th RD over Shell Creek Trib?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns 827th RD over Shell Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.