US Bridges

40th RD over N Fk Little Nemaha River

FairClosed to traffic

Otoe County, Nebraska · 1.8E 1S Otoe · Structure no. C006614120

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th RD over N Fk Little Nemaha River is a steel truss - thru carrying 40th RD over N Fk Little Nemaha River in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries40th RD
CrossesN Fk Little Nemaha River
Location1.8E 1S Otoe
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7065, -96.0832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 40th RD over N Fk Little Nemaha River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40th RD over N Fk Little Nemaha River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 40th RD over N Fk Little Nemaha River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 40th RD over N Fk Little Nemaha River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 40th RD over N Fk Little Nemaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.