Township RD 295 ST over Looking Glass Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPlatte County, Nebraska · 3.5N 5.1W of Monroe · Structure no. C007123205
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township RD 295 ST over Looking Glass Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township RD 295 ST over Looking Glass Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township RD 295 ST over Looking Glass Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township RD 295 ST over Looking Glass 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Township RD 295 ST over Looking Glass Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Township RD 295 ST over Looking Glass Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Township RD 295 ST over Looking Glass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.