County Highway over Brownell Creek
PoorClosed to trafficOtoe County, Nebraska · 2S 1.5E Syracuse · Structure no. C006632425
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Brownell Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Brownell Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
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.
What condition is County Highway over Brownell Creek 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 Brownell Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Brownell Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Brownell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.