Road H over Wahoo Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaunders County, Nebraska · .1W of Ithaca · Structure no. C007814040
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road H over Wahoo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Road H over Wahoo Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2033. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road H over Wahoo Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Road H over Wahoo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Road H over Wahoo Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road H over Wahoo Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Road H over Wahoo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.