County Highway over Little Nemaha River
GoodOtoe County, Nebraska · 1.5W 1S Palmyra · Structure no. C006600520
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Little Nemaha River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Little Nemaha River in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Little Nemaha River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Little Nemaha River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Little Nemaha River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Little Nemaha River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Little Nemaha River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.