US Bridges

Township Road over Ray Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 2.8N 1W Arlington · Structure no. C008900710

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Ray Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Ray Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesRay Creek
Location2.8N 1W Arlington
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4983, -96.3867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2002)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Township Road over Ray Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Ray 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Township Road over Ray Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Township Road over Ray Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Ray Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.