US Bridges

Holstein Ave. over Sand Creek

Fair

Adams County, Nebraska · 12510 S. Holstein Ave. · Structure no. C000100905

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holstein Ave. over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Holstein Ave. over Sand Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesHolstein Ave.
CrossesSand Creek
Location12510 S. Holstein Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 2145
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.431, -98.6478
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2011)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Holstein Ave. over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holstein Ave. over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Holstein Ave. over Sand Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Holstein Ave. over Sand Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Holstein Ave. over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.