US Bridges

County Road 4 over Upper Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 2.2S 1.5E of Yutan · Structure no. C007825725

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Upper Clear Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 4 over Upper Clear Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesUpper Clear Creek
Location2.2S 1.5E of Yutan
RouteCounty Highway 257
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2103, -96.3678
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Upper Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Upper Clear 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 County Road 4 over Upper Clear Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 4 over Upper Clear Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Upper Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.