US Bridges

County Highway over Long Branch

Good

Nemaha County, Nebraska · 2.6W 8S of Johnson · Structure no. C006403415

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Long Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Long Branch in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLong Branch
Location2.6W 8S of Johnson
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyNemaha County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.29, -96.0333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 County Highway over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Long Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Long Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Long Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.