Irr/Township Road over North Omaha Creek
PoorClosed to trafficThurston County, Nebraska · 1.5S 4.5E of Emerson · Structure no. C008700625
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2013
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr/Township Road over North Omaha Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Irr/Township Road over North Omaha Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr/Township Road over North Omaha Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr/Township Road over North Omaha Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2013.
How much traffic does Irr/Township Road over North Omaha Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Irr/Township Road over North Omaha Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Irr/Township Road over North Omaha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.