717 RD-631/632 Av over Long Branch
PoorPosted for loadRichardson County, Nebraska · 3N 1.7W HUMB(717-631/632) · Structure no. C007400805
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
717 RD-631/632 Av over Long Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying 717 RD-631/632 Av over Long Branch in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 717 RD-631/632 Av over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is 717 RD-631/632 Av over Long Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 717 RD-631/632 Av over Long Branch carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 717 RD-631/632 Av over Long Branch?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 717 RD-631/632 Av over Long Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.