US Bridges

Road 702 over Big Nemaha River S Fk

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 1E N50 Kansas Sl · Structure no. C006723840

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 702 over Big Nemaha River S Fk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 702 over Big Nemaha River S Fk in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 702
CrossesBig Nemaha River S Fk
Location1E N50 Kansas Sl
RouteCounty Highway 338
CountyPawnee County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0007, -96.0376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 702 over Big Nemaha River S Fk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 702 over Big Nemaha River S Fk 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 Road 702 over Big Nemaha River S Fk carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 702 over Big Nemaha River S Fk?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 702 over Big Nemaha River S Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.