US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 8 over Branch Omaha Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · 5 KM N of Winnebago · Structure no. 0000A13383B0138

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 8 over Branch Omaha Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 8 over Branch Omaha Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 8
CrossesBranch Omaha Creek
Location5 KM N of Winnebago
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
Coordinates42.27231, -96.47875
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 8 over Branch Omaha Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Branch Omaha 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 8 over Branch Omaha Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Branch Omaha Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 8 over Branch Omaha Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.