US Bridges

US136 over Spring Creek

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · 6E Riverton · Structure no. S136 06866

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US136 over Spring Creek in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesSpring Creek
Location6E Riverton
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.0894, -98.6444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2018)
Projected traffic806 by 2038
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US136 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US136 over Spring Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.