County Road V over Silver Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMerrick County, Nebraska · 1N 2.2W Clarks · Structure no. C006122410
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road V over Silver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road V over Silver Creek in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road V over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road V over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does County Road V over Silver Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Road V over Silver Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Road V over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.