US Bridges

US136 over Republican River Trib

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · 7E Red Cloud · Structure no. S136 08306

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Republican River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US136 over Republican River Trib in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesRepublican River Trib
Location7E Red Cloud
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.0893, -98.3737
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic780 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 Republican River Trib built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 over Republican River Trib 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 2021.

How much traffic does US136 over Republican River Trib carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Republican River Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US136 over Republican River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.