711 Road over Dry Branch
PoorPosted for loadRichardson County, Nebraska · 2S 3W Humbolt · Structure no. C007402005
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
711 Road over Dry Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying 711 Road over Dry Branch in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 711 Road over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is 711 Road over Dry 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 711 Road over Dry Branch carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 711 Road over Dry Branch?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 711 Road over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.