US Bridges

BNSF RR over BNSF RR 074-653-F

PoorClosed to traffic

Saunders County, Nebraska · 3N of Yutan · Structure no. C007802240

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BNSF RR over BNSF RR 074-653-F is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BNSF RR over BNSF RR 074-653-F 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesBNSF RR
CrossesBNSF RR 074-653-F
Location3N of Yutan
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2922, -96.4015
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was BNSF RR over BNSF RR 074-653-F built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is BNSF RR over BNSF RR 074-653-F 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does BNSF RR over BNSF RR 074-653-F carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is BNSF RR over BNSF RR 074-653-F?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns BNSF RR over BNSF RR 074-653-F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.