Bluff Road over Plum Creek
PoorPosted for loadSeward County, Nebraska · E Edge of Seward · Structure no. C008002015
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluff Road over Plum Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bluff Road over Plum Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluff Road over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluff Road over Plum 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 Bluff Road over Plum Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bluff Road over Plum Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bluff Road over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.