County Highway over Negro Branch
PoorClosed to trafficPawnee County, Nebraska · 1.2S 2W of Dubois · Structure no. C006704105
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Negro Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Negro Branch in Pawnee 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 County Highway over Negro Branch built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Negro Branch 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 Negro Branch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Negro Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Negro Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.