US Bridges

Township Road over Upper Clear Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · In Yutan · Structure no. M270002805P

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Upper Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Township Road over Upper Clear Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesUpper Clear Creek
LocationIn Yutan
RouteCity Street 0P28
Coordinates41.245, -96.3933
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2003)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Township Road over Upper Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Upper Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Upper Clear Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Township Road over Upper Clear Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Upper Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.