US Bridges

834th RD over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Stanton County, Nebraska · 1.5S 5E of Stanton · Structure no. C008422615

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

834th RD over Cedar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 834th RD over Cedar 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries834th RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.5S 5E of Stanton
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyStanton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9171, -97.1145
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 834th RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 834th RD over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 834th RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 834th RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 834th RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.