US Bridges

N. Centennial Rd. over Dog Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · .5E 1.4N of Wayne · Structure no. C009003925

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Centennial Rd. over Dog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Centennial Rd. over Dog Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Centennial Rd.
CrossesDog Creek
Location.5E 1.4N of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2567, -96.9983
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 inspectionMay 2021
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 rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1997)
Projected traffic136 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 N. Centennial Rd. over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Centennial Rd. over Dog 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does N. Centennial Rd. over Dog Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is N. Centennial Rd. over Dog Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N. Centennial Rd. over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.