US Bridges

Road E over Wahoo Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 2.5S 1.5E of Ithica · Structure no. C007824645

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road E over Wahoo Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road E over Wahoo Creek Trib in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 56 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad E
CrossesWahoo Creek Trib
Location2.5S 1.5E of Ithica
RouteCounty Highway 246
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1178, -96.5091
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 Road E over Wahoo Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Road E over Wahoo Creek Trib 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 Road E over Wahoo Creek Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road E over Wahoo Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road E over Wahoo Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.