US Bridges

4th Street over Spring River Trib

Good

Thayer County, Nebraska · Deshler Fourth @ Elm · Structure no. M0710C1105

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Spring River Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4th Street over Spring River Trib in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries4th Street
CrossesSpring River Trib
LocationDeshler Fourth @ Elm
RouteCity Street 0C11
Coordinates40.1389, -97.7229
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2003)
Projected traffic540 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 4th Street over Spring River Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street over Spring River Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 4th Street over Spring River Trib carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over Spring River Trib?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Spring River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.