US Bridges

US73 over UPRR 433-514-C

Good

Richardson County, Nebraska · 0S Verdon · Structure no. S073 01571

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,075
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US73 over UPRR 433-514-C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US73 over UPRR 433-514-C in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2038. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS73
CrossesUPRR 433-514-C
Location0S Verdon
RouteU.S. Route 73
Coordinates40.1453, -95.7126
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,075 (2018)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 over UPRR 433-514-C built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US73 over UPRR 433-514-C 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 over UPRR 433-514-C carry?

About 1,075 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US73 over UPRR 433-514-C?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US73 over UPRR 433-514-C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.