US Bridges

Scenic Overlook RD over Dismal River

Fair

Thomas County, Nebraska · 15S Thedford · Structure no. S083 13344R

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Overlook RD over Dismal River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Scenic Overlook RD over Dismal River in Thomas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesScenic Overlook RD
CrossesDismal River
Location15S Thedford
RouteCounty Highway 0P33
CountyThomas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7789, -100.5251
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic12 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scenic Overlook RD over Dismal River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic Overlook RD over Dismal River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Scenic Overlook RD over Dismal River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Scenic Overlook RD over Dismal River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic Overlook RD over Dismal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.