County Road 32 over Skull Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSaunders County, Nebraska · 4N N92 Butler Cl · Structure no. C007820115
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 32 over Skull Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 32 over Skull Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 32 over Skull Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 32 over Skull 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 2021.
How much traffic does County Road 32 over Skull Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Road 32 over Skull Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 32 over Skull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.