County Road 31 over North Oak Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaunders County, Nebraska · 3.5W 1.5N of Touhy · Structure no. C007800325
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 31 over North Oak Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 31 over North Oak Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 31 over North Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 31 over North Oak 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 31 over North Oak Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Road 31 over North Oak Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 31 over North Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.