County Highway over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadPierce County, Nebraska · 2NW of Foster · Structure no. C007001520
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Dry Creek in Pierce 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Dry 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Dry Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Dry Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.