US Bridges

Oak Ridge Road over Cottonwood Creek

GoodPosted for load

Adams County, Nebraska · 19535 W. Oak Ridge Rd. · Structure no. C000102610

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Ridge Road over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Ridge Road over Cottonwood Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesOak Ridge Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location19535 W. Oak Ridge Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 7452
Coordinates40.5242, -98.6787
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic85 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Ridge Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Ridge Road over Cottonwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Ridge Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Oak Ridge Road over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Ridge Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.