US Bridges

Wabash Ave. over Pawnee Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 2740 S. Wabash · Structure no. C000113710

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabash Ave. over Pawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wabash Ave. over Pawnee Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesWabash Ave.
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location2740 S. Wabash
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5493, -98.383
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2003)
Projected traffic340 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Wabash Ave. over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wabash Ave. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wabash Ave. over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wabash Ave. over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wabash Ave. over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.