Jackson Street over Union Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Nebraska · Madison Jackson @ N2 · Structure no. M1515E3905
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 385
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jackson Street over Union Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Street over Union Creek in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2030. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jackson Street over Union Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jackson Street over Union Creek 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 Jackson Street over Union Creek carry?
About 385 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jackson Street over Union Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Jackson Street over Union Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.