US Bridges

US75 over Little Nemaha Overflow

Good

Nemaha County, Nebraska · JCT US75/136 1.6N · Structure no. S075 02937

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over Little Nemaha Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US75 over Little Nemaha Overflow in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS75
CrossesLittle Nemaha Overflow
LocationJCT US75/136 1.6N
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates40.4162, -95.8386
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2018)
Projected traffic9,120 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US75 over Little Nemaha Overflow built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 over Little Nemaha Overflow 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 2024.

How much traffic does US75 over Little Nemaha Overflow carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US75 over Little Nemaha Overflow?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US75 over Little Nemaha Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.