US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Fox Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · 4.8 KM West&south of Macy · Structure no. 00000000000A106

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Fox Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1 over Fox Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1
CrossesFox Creek
Location4.8 KM West&south of Macy
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates42.09906, -96.37564
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2024)
Projected traffic268 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 1 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Fox 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1 over Fox Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.