US Bridges

Nucor RD over Spring Branch

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · JCT US81/US275 3N 2.3E · Structure no. C005920410

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nucor RD over Spring Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nucor RD over Spring Branch in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,247 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesNucor RD
CrossesSpring Branch
LocationJCT US81/US275 3N 2.3E
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0766, -97.382
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2003)
Projected traffic1,247 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nucor RD over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nucor RD over Spring Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nucor RD over Spring Branch carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nucor RD over Spring Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nucor RD over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.