US Bridges

Main St/Fas 2907 over Union Creek

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · Madison Main @ N 4th · Structure no. M1515H3905

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,065
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St/Fas 2907 over Union Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main St/Fas 2907 over Union Creek in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 87 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 2,065 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,065 by 2031. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St/Fas 2907
CrossesUnion Creek
LocationMadison Main @ N 4th
RouteCity Street 2907
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8312, -97.455
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2011)
Projected traffic2,065 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St/Fas 2907 over Union Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Main St/Fas 2907 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 Main St/Fas 2907 over Union Creek carry?

About 2,065 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Main St/Fas 2907 over Union Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Main St/Fas 2907 over Union Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.