US Bridges

542nd RD over Dry Creek

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · 0.7NW of Foster · Structure no. C007001710

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

542nd RD over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying 542nd RD over Dry Creek in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 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 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries542nd RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.7NW of Foster
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.28535, -97.67925
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 542nd RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 542nd RD over Dry Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 542nd RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 542nd RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 542nd RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.