US Bridges

Chestnut ST over Wahoo Creek

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · Sjct US77/N92 .3S · Structure no. M254009211

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,560
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut ST over Wahoo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chestnut ST over Wahoo Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,896 by 2033. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesChestnut ST
CrossesWahoo Creek
LocationSjct US77/N92 .3S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.2016, -96.6227
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,560 (2004)
Projected traffic8,896 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Chestnut ST over Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut ST over Wahoo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut ST over Wahoo Creek carry?

About 5,560 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut ST over Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut ST over Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.