US Bridges

County Highway over Beaver Creek

Good

York County, Nebraska · 10.5E 4.6N Mc Cool JCT · Structure no. C009304715

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Beaver Creek in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location10.5E 4.6N Mc Cool JCT
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates40.8133, -97.3876
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 County Highway over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Beaver 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Beaver Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.