Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek
PoorThurston County, Nebraska · 2.7S of Walthill · Structure no. C008722635
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 115 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.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.