US Bridges

County Road 26 over Trib. N Fork Wahoo CR

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 2N 2.5W of Weston · Structure no. C007811325

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Trib. N Fork Wahoo CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 26 over Trib. N Fork Wahoo CR in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesTrib. N Fork Wahoo CR
Location2N 2.5W of Weston
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2252, -96.7936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 County Road 26 over Trib. N Fork Wahoo CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Trib. N Fork Wahoo CR 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 County Road 26 over Trib. N Fork Wahoo CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 26 over Trib. N Fork Wahoo CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Trib. N Fork Wahoo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.