US Bridges

S. Roseland Ave. over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Adams County, Nebraska · 13390 S. Roseland Ave. · Structure no. C000101910

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Roseland Ave. over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying S. Roseland Ave. over Cottonwood Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Roseland Ave.
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location13390 S. Roseland Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 7533
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4205, -98.5529
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1998)
Projected traffic59 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 S. Roseland Ave. over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Roseland Ave. over Cottonwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does S. Roseland Ave. over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is S. Roseland Ave. over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S. Roseland Ave. over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.