US Bridges

1st ST over Spring Creek

Good

Thayer County, Nebraska · Wjct US81/US136 .2W .6N · Structure no. C008502510

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,315
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st ST over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st ST over Spring Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,360 by 2033. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries1st ST
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationWjct US81/US136 .2W .6N
RouteCounty Highway 2685
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.157, -97.595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,315 (2011)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st ST over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st ST over Spring 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does 1st ST over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 1st ST over Spring Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 1st ST over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.