US Bridges

Osage Avenue over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 5180 S. Osage Ave. · Structure no. C000102720

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osage Avenue over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR is a concrete culvert carrying Osage Avenue over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesOsage Avenue
CrossesW Br Thirty-Two Mile CR
Location5180 S. Osage Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5201, -98.4793
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Osage Avenue over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osage Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Osage Avenue over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Osage Avenue over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Osage Avenue over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.