US Bridges

US73/US159 over Bnsf/Uprr 083-696-X

Good

Richardson County, Nebraska · Scl Falls City · Structure no. S073 00350

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,915
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US73/US159 over Bnsf/Uprr 083-696-X is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US73/US159 over Bnsf/Uprr 083-696-X in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2013, 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.

It carries about 2,915 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,498 by 2038. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesUS73/US159
CrossesBnsf/Uprr 083-696-X
LocationScl Falls City
RouteU.S. Route 73
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0493, -95.6015
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,915 (2018)
Projected traffic3,498 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US73/US159 over Bnsf/Uprr 083-696-X built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US73/US159 over Bnsf/Uprr 083-696-X 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US73/US159 over Bnsf/Uprr 083-696-X carry?

About 2,915 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US73/US159 over Bnsf/Uprr 083-696-X?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US73/US159 over Bnsf/Uprr 083-696-X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.