US Bridges

D.L.D. Road over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Nebraska · 13445 W. D.L.D. Road · Structure no. C000101805

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D.L.D. Road over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR is a concrete slab carrying D.L.D. Road over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesD.L.D. Road
CrossesW Br Thirty-Two Mile CR
Location13445 W. D.L.D. Road
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates40.5824, -98.5835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 D.L.D. Road over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is D.L.D. Road over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does D.L.D. Road over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D.L.D. Road over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns D.L.D. Road over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.