US Bridges

S. Showboat Blvd. over Pawnee Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 10800 S.Showboat Blvd. · Structure no. C000104115P

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,715
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Showboat Blvd. over Pawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. Showboat Blvd. over Pawnee Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 1,715 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,410 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Showboat Blvd.
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location10800 S.Showboat Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 2175
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4518, -98.3444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,715 (2011)
Projected traffic1,410 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. Showboat Blvd. over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Showboat Blvd. over Pawnee 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 2024.

How much traffic does S. Showboat Blvd. over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 1,715 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is S. Showboat Blvd. over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S. Showboat Blvd. over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.