US Bridges

US75 over S Fk Big Nemaha River

Fair

Richardson County, Nebraska · 4S Dawson · Structure no. S075 00546

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,145
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over S Fk Big Nemaha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 over S Fk Big Nemaha River in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,145 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,089 by 2038. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS75
CrossesS Fk Big Nemaha River
Location4S Dawson
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates40.073, -95.8227
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,145 (2018)
Projected traffic4,089 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US75 over S Fk Big Nemaha River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US75 over S Fk Big Nemaha River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US75 over S Fk Big Nemaha River carry?

About 3,145 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US75 over S Fk Big Nemaha River?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US75 over S Fk Big Nemaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.