US Bridges

East 42 Nd. St. over Flat Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 3590 E. 42nd. Street · Structure no. C000101215

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 42 Nd. St. over Flat Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 42 Nd. St. over Flat Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 42 Nd. St.
CrossesFlat Creek
Location3590 E. 42nd. Street
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.626, -98.3278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East 42 Nd. St. over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 42 Nd. St. over Flat 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 2022.

How much traffic does East 42 Nd. St. over Flat Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is East 42 Nd. St. over Flat Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns East 42 Nd. St. over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.