US Bridges

709 RD-652 / 653 a over Silver Branch

GoodPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 2N .5E Fc (709R-652/653A) · Structure no. C007452410

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

709 RD-652 / 653 a over Silver Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 709 RD-652 / 653 a over Silver Branch in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 85 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries709 RD-652 / 653 a
CrossesSilver Branch
Location2N .5E Fc (709R-652/653A)
RouteCounty Highway 524
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1019, -95.5959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic52 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 709 RD-652 / 653 a over Silver Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is 709 RD-652 / 653 a over Silver Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 709 RD-652 / 653 a over Silver Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 709 RD-652 / 653 a over Silver Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 709 RD-652 / 653 a over Silver Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.