US Bridges

L93B Waco Cnlk over Beaver Creek

Poor

York County, Nebraska · 6S Waco · Structure no. SL93B00209

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L93B Waco Cnlk over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying L93B Waco Cnlk over Beaver Creek in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesL93B Waco Cnlk
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location6S Waco
RouteState Highway 0L93B
Coordinates40.8494, -97.4641
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2018)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 L93B Waco Cnlk over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is L93B Waco Cnlk over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does L93B Waco Cnlk over Beaver Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is L93B Waco Cnlk over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns L93B Waco Cnlk over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.