RD 8 over Otoe Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSaunders County, Nebraska · .1S 1W of Leshara · Structure no. C007824945
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 8 over Otoe Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RD 8 over Otoe Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1950, 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 RD 8 over Otoe Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is RD 8 over Otoe 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 RD 8 over Otoe Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is RD 8 over Otoe Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns RD 8 over Otoe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.