702 Road over Pole Creek
PoorPosted for loadPawnee County, Nebraska · 3E N99 Kansas Sl · Structure no. C006703820
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
702 Road over Pole Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 702 Road over Pole Creek in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 702 Road over Pole Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is 702 Road over Pole 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 702 Road over Pole Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 702 Road over Pole Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 702 Road over Pole Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.