Us73/us159 over Big Nemaha River

Good Condition45 years old1,860 vehicles/day

Location

StateNebraska
CountyRichardson
Location1s Falls City
CarriesUs73/us159
CrossesBig Nemaha River
Coordinates40.03610, -95.59580

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length379.9 ft (115.8 m)
Max Span148.0 ft (45.1 m)
Deck Width42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Area1505.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1981 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,860 (2018)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberS073 00248

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