County Highway over Battle Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Nebraska · 7.5S 1W of Battle Creek · Structure no. C005902325
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Battle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Battle Creek in Madison 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2030. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 County Highway over Battle Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Battle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Battle Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Battle Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Battle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.