US Bridges

County Road 15 over Wahoo Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1.2N 1.6W of Ithaca · Structure no. C007803505P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2021
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Wahoo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 15 over Wahoo 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2033. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesWahoo Creek
Location1.2N 1.6W of Ithaca
RouteCounty Highway 0P35
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.18, -96.5733
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic21 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 15 over Wahoo Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 15 over Wahoo 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Wahoo Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 15 over Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.