US Bridges

8th St/Fas 1160 over Wildhorse Canyon

Good

Morrill County, Nebraska · Bayard 8th @ Wisconsin · Structure no. M018503610

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th St/Fas 1160 over Wildhorse Canyon is a concrete channel beam carrying 8th St/Fas 1160 over Wildhorse Canyon in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries8th St/Fas 1160
CrossesWildhorse Canyon
LocationBayard 8th @ Wisconsin
RouteCity Street 1160
CountyMorrill County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7587, -103.3306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 8th St/Fas 1160 over Wildhorse Canyon built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th St/Fas 1160 over Wildhorse Canyon 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 8th St/Fas 1160 over Wildhorse Canyon carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 8th St/Fas 1160 over Wildhorse Canyon?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 8th St/Fas 1160 over Wildhorse Canyon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.