US Bridges

County Road L over Johnson Creek

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1.5S 2.9W of Yutan · Structure no. C007813240

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road L over Johnson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road L over Johnson Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road L
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.5S 2.9W of Yutan
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2192, -96.4511
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic87 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 L over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road L over Johnson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road L over Johnson Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road L over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road L over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.