US Bridges

Irr/Fas 3920 over South Blackbird Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · JCT US77/S-87B 6E · Structure no. C008713210

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Fas 3920 over South Blackbird Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/Fas 3920 over South Blackbird Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesIrr/Fas 3920
CrossesSouth Blackbird Creek
LocationJCT US77/S-87B 6E
RouteCounty Highway 3920
Coordinates42.0605, -96.3465
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 3920 over South Blackbird Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/Fas 3920 over South Blackbird 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 2024.

How much traffic does Irr/Fas 3920 over South Blackbird Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Irr/Fas 3920 over South Blackbird Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Fas 3920 over South Blackbird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.