US Bridges

637 AV-710 / 712 R over N Fk Big Nemaha River

GoodPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 2.5W1S Daw (637-710/712) · Structure no. C007411515

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

637 AV-710 / 712 R over N Fk Big Nemaha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 637 AV-710 / 712 R over N Fk Big Nemaha River in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2040. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries637 AV-710 / 712 R
CrossesN Fk Big Nemaha River
Location2.5W1S Daw (637-710/712)
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates40.1319, -95.879
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 637 AV-710 / 712 R over N Fk Big Nemaha River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 637 AV-710 / 712 R over N Fk Big Nemaha River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 637 AV-710 / 712 R over N Fk Big Nemaha River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 637 AV-710 / 712 R over N Fk Big Nemaha River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 637 AV-710 / 712 R over N Fk Big Nemaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.