US Bridges

IRR/N94 over Logan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Thurston County, Nebraska · Ecl Pender · Structure no. S094 00025

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N94 over Logan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying IRR/N94 over Logan Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 70 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2038. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesIRR/N94
CrossesLogan Creek
LocationEcl Pender
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates42.114, -96.702
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic975 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/N94 over Logan Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is IRR/N94 over Logan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR/N94 over Logan Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N94 over Logan Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/N94 over Logan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.