First Street over Long Branch Creek
GoodRichardson County, Nebraska · Humboldt First@ Lg Branch · Structure no. M1270L1405
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Long Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying First Street over Long Branch Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Long Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street over Long Branch Creek 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does First Street over Long Branch Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Long Branch Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Long Branch Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.