US Bridges

County Road P over Trib-To N Fork Wahoe Crk

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 2S of Prague · Structure no. C007802410

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road P over Trib-To N Fork Wahoe Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road P over Trib-To N Fork Wahoe Crk in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Road P
CrossesTrib-To N Fork Wahoe Crk
Location2S of Prague
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates41.2787, -96.8182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2003)
Projected traffic94 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road P over Trib-To N Fork Wahoe Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road P over Trib-To N Fork Wahoe Crk 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 County Road P over Trib-To N Fork Wahoe Crk carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road P over Trib-To N Fork Wahoe Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road P over Trib-To N Fork Wahoe Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.