County Highway over Shell Creek
GoodMadison County, Nebraska · 1N 1.5W of Newman Grove · Structure no. C005904605
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Shell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Shell Creek in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Shell Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Shell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.
How much traffic does County Highway over Shell Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is County Highway over Shell Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Shell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.