US Bridges

W. Pony Express RD over Stream

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 13070 W. Pony Express Rd. · Structure no. C000113610

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Pony Express RD over Stream is a steel culvert carrying W. Pony Express RD over Stream in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Pony Express RD
CrossesStream
Location13070 W. Pony Express Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4518, -98.5767
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 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 W. Pony Express RD over Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Pony Express RD over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does W. Pony Express RD over Stream carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is W. Pony Express RD over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns W. Pony Express RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.