S64E Indian Caves over Deroin Creek
PoorRichardson County, Nebraska · 5S 2E Nemaha · Structure no. SS64E00193
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S64E Indian Caves over Deroin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S64E Indian Caves over Deroin Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S64E Indian Caves over Deroin Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S64E Indian Caves over Deroin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S64E Indian Caves over Deroin Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S64E Indian Caves over Deroin Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S64E Indian Caves over Deroin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.