Cedar Street over Meskinthine Creek
FairPosted for loadStanton County, Nebraska · Stanton Cedar @ 12th · Structure no. M2290B2205
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Street over Meskinthine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Street over Meskinthine Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Street over Meskinthine Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Street over Meskinthine 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Cedar Street over Meskinthine Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Street over Meskinthine Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Street over Meskinthine Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.