US Bridges

W. Prairie Lake RD over Thirty-Two Mile Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 5205 W. Prairie Lake RD · Structure no. C000102430

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Prairie Lake RD over Thirty-Two Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Prairie Lake RD over Thirty-Two Mile 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesW. Prairie Lake RD
CrossesThirty-Two Mile Creek
Location5205 W. Prairie Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates40.539, -98.4538
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2003)
Projected traffic136 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 W. Prairie Lake RD over Thirty-Two Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is W. Prairie Lake RD over Thirty-Two Mile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W. Prairie Lake RD over Thirty-Two Mile Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is W. Prairie Lake RD over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W. Prairie Lake RD over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.