Irr/Childs Avenue over Coon Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Nebraska · 9E .1S of Wayne · Structure no. C009005505P
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2014
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr/Childs Avenue over Coon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/Childs Avenue over Coon Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr/Childs Avenue over Coon Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr/Childs Avenue over Coon 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 August 2014.
How much traffic does Irr/Childs Avenue over Coon Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Irr/Childs Avenue over Coon Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Irr/Childs Avenue over Coon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.