US Bridges

IRR/N9/N16 over Rattlesnake Cr. Trib.

Fair

Thurston County, Nebraska · 1S Pender · Structure no. S009 01684

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N9/N16 over Rattlesnake Cr. Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/N9/N16 over Rattlesnake Cr. Trib. in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,767 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR/N9/N16
CrossesRattlesnake Cr. Trib.
Location1S Pender
RouteState Highway 9
CountyThurston County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1026, -96.7067
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2018)
Projected traffic3,767 by 2038
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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/N9/N16 over Rattlesnake Cr. Trib. built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/N9/N16 over Rattlesnake Cr. Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/N9/N16 over Rattlesnake Cr. Trib. carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N9/N16 over Rattlesnake Cr. Trib.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/N9/N16 over Rattlesnake Cr. Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.