County Highway over Meridian Creek
PoorPosted for loadStanton County, Nebraska · 6.4W 11S of Stanton · Structure no. C008404405
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Meridian Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Meridian Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 County Highway over Meridian Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Meridian 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 Meridian Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Meridian Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Meridian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.