US136 over Elm Creek
GoodWebster County, Nebraska · 4E Red Cloud · Structure no. S136 07981
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 665
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US136 over Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US136 over Elm Creek in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 72 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 665 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US136 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is US136 over Elm 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 Elm Creek carry?
About 665 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US136 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US136 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.