US Bridges

County Road 29 over Trib N Fork Wahoo Crk

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 3.6S 2W of Prague · Structure no. C007820730

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Trib N Fork Wahoo Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 29 over Trib N Fork Wahoo Crk in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesTrib N Fork Wahoo Crk
Location3.6S 2W of Prague
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.255, -96.8517
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over Trib N Fork Wahoo Crk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 29 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over Trib N Fork Wahoo Crk carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 29 over Trib N Fork Wahoo Crk?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over Trib N Fork Wahoo Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.