US Bridges

Constitution Ave over Cottonwood Creek

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Adams County, Nebraska · 5895 S. Constitution Ave · Structure no. C000110705

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Ave over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Constitution Ave over Cottonwood Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Ave
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location5895 S. Constitution Ave
RouteCounty Highway 107
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5109, -98.6671
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Ave over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Ave 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Constitution Ave over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Constitution Ave over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Ave over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.