US Bridges

US136 over Longs Creek

Good

Nemaha County, Nebraska · 1W Auburn · Structure no. S136 22863

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,125
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Longs Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US136 over Longs Creek in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 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 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,294 by 2038. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesLongs Creek
Location1W Auburn
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.3928, -95.8641
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,125 (2018)
Projected traffic3,294 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US136 over Longs Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US136 over Longs Creek 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 US136 over Longs Creek carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Longs Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Longs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.