US136 over Missouri River
PoorNemaha County, Nebraska · Ecl Brownville · Structure no. S136 24018
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,904 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US136 over Missouri River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US136 over Missouri River in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 87 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 4 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.
It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,430 by 2038. The structure is 1,904 ft (580.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US136 over Missouri River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is US136 over Missouri River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US136 over Missouri River carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US136 over Missouri River?
The structure is 1,904 ft (580.3 m) long with a longest span of 420 ft (128 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US136 over Missouri River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.