US Bridges

Road 28 over Wahoo Creek Trib

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1.3N 4.5W of Weston · Structure no. C007810920

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 28 over Wahoo Creek Trib is a steel truss - thru carrying Road 28 over Wahoo Creek Trib in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 28
CrossesWahoo Creek Trib
Location1.3N 4.5W of Weston
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2179, -96.832
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 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 Road 28 over Wahoo Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Road 28 over Wahoo Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road 28 over Wahoo Creek Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 28 over Wahoo Creek Trib?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road 28 over Wahoo Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.