US Bridges

County Road 25 over Trib. N. Fork Wahoo Crk.

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 2N 1.5W of Weston · Structure no. C007811535

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Trib. N. Fork Wahoo Crk. is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 25 over Trib. N. Fork Wahoo Crk. in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1974, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 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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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Wahoo Crk.
Location2N 1.5W of Weston
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2268, -96.7746
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 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 traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 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 25 over Trib. N. Fork Wahoo Crk. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is County Road 25 over Trib. N. Fork Wahoo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Trib. N. Fork Wahoo Crk. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 25 over Trib. N. Fork Wahoo Crk.?

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 County Road 25 over Trib. N. Fork Wahoo Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.