County Highway over Dane Creek
FairPosted for loadValley County, Nebraska · 3W 3S Ord · Structure no. C008812815
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Dane Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Dane Creek in Valley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Dane Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is County Highway over Dane Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Dane Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Dane Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Dane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.