County Highway over Brownell Creek
FairPosted for loadOtoe County, Nebraska · 1.2E Syracuse · Structure no. C006632035
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Brownell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Brownell Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Brownell Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is County Highway over Brownell Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Brownell Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Brownell Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Brownell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.