US Bridges

IRR/N94 over South Omaha Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · 0E Walthill · Structure no. S094 01301

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,365
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N94 over South Omaha Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR/N94 over South Omaha Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,311 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesIRR/N94
CrossesSouth Omaha Creek
Location0E Walthill
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates42.1482, -96.4832
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,365 (2018)
Projected traffic3,311 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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/N94 over South Omaha Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/N94 over South Omaha 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/N94 over South Omaha Creek carry?

About 2,365 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N94 over South Omaha Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/N94 over South Omaha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.