US Bridges

Walnut Street over Beaver Creek

Good

York County, Nebraska · York Walnut @ Platte · Structure no. U2695L2605

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walnut Street over Beaver Creek in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationYork Walnut @ Platte
RouteCity Street 0L26
Coordinates40.8617, -97.595
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2003)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Walnut Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Street 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Walnut Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.