US Bridges

438th RD over Republican River Trib

FairPosted for load

Phelps County, Nebraska · 9S N23 Gosper Cl · Structure no. C006900105

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

438th RD over Republican River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 438th RD over Republican River Trib in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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Carries438th RD
CrossesRepublican River Trib
Location9S N23 Gosper Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1845
CountyPhelps County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4064, -99.6438
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2011)
Projected traffic330 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 438th RD over Republican River Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is 438th RD over Republican River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 438th RD over Republican River Trib carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 438th RD over Republican River Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 438th RD over Republican River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.