US Bridges

Holstein Ave. over Cottonwood Creek

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Adams County, Nebraska · 7745 S. Holstein Ave. · Structure no. C000100910

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holstein Ave. over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Holstein Ave. over Cottonwood Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesHolstein Ave.
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location7745 S. Holstein Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 2145
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4889, -98.648
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2011)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holstein Ave. over Cottonwood 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 September 2023.

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

About 510 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Holstein Ave. over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Holstein Ave. over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.