US Bridges

645 BL-704 / 706 R over Contrary Creek

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 1.5S Salem (645B-704/706) · Structure no. C007403110P

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

645 BL-704 / 706 R over Contrary Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 645 BL-704 / 706 R over Contrary Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries645 BL-704 / 706 R
CrossesContrary Creek
Location1.5S Salem (645B-704/706)
RouteCounty Highway 0P31
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0494, -95.7232
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic68 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 645 BL-704 / 706 R over Contrary Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is 645 BL-704 / 706 R over Contrary Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 645 BL-704 / 706 R over Contrary Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 645 BL-704 / 706 R over Contrary Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 645 BL-704 / 706 R over Contrary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.