US Bridges

RD 900 over Indian Creek Trib

Fair

Webster County, Nebraska · 3W 2.5N Red Cloud · Structure no. C009111710

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 900 over Indian Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 900 over Indian Creek Trib in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRD 900
CrossesIndian Creek Trib
Location3W 2.5N Red Cloud
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates40.1256, -98.5756
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2003)
Projected traffic93 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 900 over Indian Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 900 over Indian Creek Trib 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RD 900 over Indian Creek Trib carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 900 over Indian Creek Trib?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RD 900 over Indian Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.