US Bridges

S66D Talmage Spur over Stream

Poor

Otoe County, Nebraska · 1E Talmage · Structure no. SS66D00035

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S66D Talmage Spur over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying S66D Talmage Spur over Stream in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS66D Talmage Spur
CrossesStream
Location1E Talmage
RouteState Highway 0S66D
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5303, -96.0168
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic585 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S66D Talmage Spur over Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S66D Talmage Spur over Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S66D Talmage Spur over Stream carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S66D Talmage Spur over Stream?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S66D Talmage Spur over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.