US Bridges

618 Ave over Johnson Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 4W 6S of Pawnee City · Structure no. C006702505

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

618 Ave over Johnson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 618 Ave over Johnson Creek in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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Carries618 Ave
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location4W 6S of Pawnee City
RouteCounty Highway 3570
CountyPawnee County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.023, -96.2371
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2011)
Projected traffic10 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 618 Ave over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 618 Ave over Johnson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 618 Ave over Johnson Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 618 Ave over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 618 Ave over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.