US Bridges

County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River

PoorPosted for load

Otoe County, Nebraska · 3N 4.8E Syracuse · Structure no. C006601240

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN Fk Little Nemaha River
Location3N 4.8E Syracuse
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates40.7115, -96.0877
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.