US Bridges

Township Road over North Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · W Edge of Valparaiso · Structure no. C007805005P

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over North Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over North Oak Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesNorth Oak Creek
LocationW Edge of Valparaiso
RouteCounty Highway 0P50
Coordinates41.0822, -96.8401
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2003)
Projected traffic93 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over North Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Township Road over North Oak Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over North Oak Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over North Oak Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over North Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.