US Bridges

Cimarron Road over Stream

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 3260 W. Cimarron RD · Structure no. C000124220

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cimarron Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Cimarron Road over Stream in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCimarron Road
CrossesStream
Location3260 W. Cimarron RD
RouteCounty Highway 342
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4083, -98.4265
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 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 Cimarron Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cimarron Road 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Cimarron Road over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Cimarron Road over Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Cimarron Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.