County Highway over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadSeward County, Nebraska · 1S I80 York Cl · Structure no. C008000120
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Beaver Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Beaver 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Beaver Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.