US Bridges

Road 702 over Big Nemaha River Trib

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 1E N50 Kansas Sl · Structure no. C006723845

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 702 over Big Nemaha River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 702 over Big Nemaha River Trib in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 702
CrossesBig Nemaha River Trib
Location1E N50 Kansas Sl
RouteCounty Highway 338
CountyPawnee County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0007, -96.0342
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 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 closed31.1 mi (50 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 Trib built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 702 over Big Nemaha River Trib 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 Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 702 over Big Nemaha River Trib?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road 702 over Big Nemaha River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.