(KLZA)-- The Highway 8 Bridge over the Nemaha River east of Salem has been closed by the Nebraska Department of Roads.

A spokesperson with the NDOT tells MSC News that following a routine inspection and review of the results Wednesday morning, the bridge was shut down immediately.

An evaluation of the bridge is continuing but as of now the bridge is closed indefinitely.

Richardson County Highway Superintendent Steve Darveau Jr. notified MSC News that Pony Creek Road is not the state authorized detour due to the bridge closure and that Pony Creek Road will be posted for "Local Traffic Only."