US Bridges

862nd Road over Yankton Slough

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · 4S 1.5E of Mclean · Structure no. C007001820

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

862nd Road over Yankton Slough is a concrete slab carrying 862nd Road over Yankton Slough 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries862nd Road
CrossesYankton Slough
Location4S 1.5E of Mclean
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3225, -97.4361
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 862nd Road over Yankton Slough built?

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

What condition is 862nd Road over Yankton Slough 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 862nd Road over Yankton Slough carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 862nd Road over Yankton Slough?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 862nd Road over Yankton Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.