715 RD-646 / 647 a over Sardine Branch
PoorPosted for loadRichardson County, Nebraska · 3S .7W Shub (715-646/647) · Structure no. C007421220
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
715 RD-646 / 647 a over Sardine Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying 715 RD-646 / 647 a over Sardine 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 715 RD-646 / 647 a over Sardine Branch built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is 715 RD-646 / 647 a over Sardine 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 715 RD-646 / 647 a over Sardine Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 715 RD-646 / 647 a over Sardine Branch?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 715 RD-646 / 647 a over Sardine Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.