US Bridges

Prairie Lake Rd. over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 12105 W. Prairie Lake RD · Structure no. C000102410

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Lake Rd. over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie Lake Rd. over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Lake Rd.
CrossesW Br Thirty-Two Mile CR
Location12105 W. Prairie Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5389, -98.562
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 Prairie Lake Rd. over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Lake Rd. over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR 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 2021.

How much traffic does Prairie Lake Rd. over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Prairie Lake Rd. over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Lake Rd. over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.