US Bridges

FB-660A-703T/705R over Road Ditch

Fair

Richardson County, Nebraska · .5E1.2S RULO(660-703/705) · Structure no. C007453242P

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FB-660A-703T/705R over Road Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FB-660A-703T/705R over Road Ditch in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2003, 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFB-660A-703T/705R
CrossesRoad Ditch
Location.5E1.2S RULO(660-703/705)
RouteCounty Highway 0P532
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0394, -95.4449
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic8 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 FB-660A-703T/705R over Road Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FB-660A-703T/705R over Road Ditch 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 FB-660A-703T/705R over Road Ditch carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FB-660A-703T/705R over Road Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FB-660A-703T/705R over Road Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.