US Bridges

Idlewilde Road over Pawnee Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 1905 W. Idlewilde RD · Structure no. C000112235

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Idlewilde Road over Pawnee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Idlewilde Road over Pawnee Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 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).

Location

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CarriesIdlewilde Road
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location1905 W. Idlewilde RD
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5535, -98.408
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 Idlewilde Road over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Idlewilde Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Idlewilde Road over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Idlewilde Road over Pawnee 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 Idlewilde Road over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.