County Highway over Meskenthine Creek
PoorPosted for loadStanton County, Nebraska · 1W 6.9N of Stanton · Structure no. C008411315
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Meskenthine Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Meskenthine Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Meskenthine Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Meskenthine 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Meskenthine Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Meskenthine Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Meskenthine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.