US Bridges

County Highway over Meridian Creek

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 2S N32 Stanton Cl · Structure no. C005904910

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Meridian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Meridian 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesMeridian Creek
Location2S N32 Stanton Cl
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8033, -97.3683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1997)
Projected traffic55 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Meridian 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Meridian Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is County Highway over Meridian Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.