Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek
PoorClosed to trafficThurston County, Nebraska · 3S of Winnebago · Structure no. C008721430
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr/County Highway over South 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 2023.
How much traffic does Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.