US Bridges

Ericson Scotia Ave over Cedar River

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Wheeler County, Nebraska · JCT US281/N70 .9S 6.5W · Structure no. C009200905P

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ericson Scotia Ave over Cedar River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ericson Scotia Ave over Cedar River in Wheeler 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 248.5 mi (400 km).

Location

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CarriesEricson Scotia Ave
CrossesCedar River
LocationJCT US281/N70 .9S 6.5W
RouteCounty Highway 2325
CountyWheeler County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7697, -98.671
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed248.5 mi (400 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 Ericson Scotia Ave over Cedar River built?

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

What condition is Ericson Scotia Ave over Cedar River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ericson Scotia Ave over Cedar River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Ericson Scotia Ave over Cedar River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ericson Scotia Ave over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.