US Bridges

Irr/Fas 3550 over Cow Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · JCT N9/S-87A 7.1E · Structure no. C008711615

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Fas 3550 over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Irr/Fas 3550 over Cow Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesIrr/Fas 3550
CrossesCow Creek
LocationJCT N9/S-87A 7.1E
RouteCounty Highway 3550
Coordinates42.1769, -96.588
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2011)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Irr/Fas 3550 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/Fas 3550 over Cow 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Irr/Fas 3550 over Cow Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Irr/Fas 3550 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Fas 3550 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.