Nebraska Street over N Fk Little Nemaha River
PoorOtoe County, Nebraska · Dunbar Nebraska @ Wheeler · Structure no. M077041833
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nebraska Street over N Fk Little Nemaha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nebraska Street over N Fk Little Nemaha River 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 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.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nebraska Street over N Fk Little Nemaha River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nebraska Street 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Nebraska Street over N Fk Little Nemaha River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nebraska Street over N Fk Little Nemaha River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nebraska Street over N Fk Little Nemaha River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.