US Bridges

Ashland Road over North Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1E N79 Lancaster Cl · Structure no. C007815610

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashland Road over North Oak Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ashland Road over North Oak Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2033. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesAshland Road
CrossesNorth Oak Creek
Location1E N79 Lancaster Cl
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.046, -96.8201
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic72 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 Ashland Road over North Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashland Road over North Oak 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ashland Road over North Oak Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Ashland Road over North Oak Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ashland Road over North Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.