159 RD over Middle Creek
GoodSeward County, Nebraska · Scl Pleasant Dale · Structure no. C008004505P
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
159 RD over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 159 RD over Middle Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 159 RD over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is 159 RD over Middle 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 159 RD over Middle Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 159 RD over Middle Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 159 RD over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.