US Bridges

857th Road over South Logan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Nebraska · .5N 1.6E of Wayne · Structure no. C009011620

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

857th Road over South Logan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 857th Road over South Logan Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Carries857th Road
CrossesSouth Logan Creek
Location.5N 1.6E of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates42.2502, -96.9826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 857th Road over South Logan Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is 857th Road over South Logan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 857th Road over South Logan Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 857th Road over South Logan Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 857th Road over South Logan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.