US Bridges

637 BLV-704/705 RD over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 2W 6S of Daw · Structure no. C007401505P

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

637 BLV-704/705 RD over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 637 BLV-704/705 RD over Spring Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries637 BLV-704/705 RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2W 6S of Daw
RouteCounty Highway 0P15
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0433, -95.8696
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 637 BLV-704/705 RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is 637 BLV-704/705 RD over Spring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 637 BLV-704/705 RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 637 BLV-704/705 RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 637 BLV-704/705 RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.