US Bridges

E Silver Lake Road over Oak Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 6635 E. Silverlake RD · Structure no. C000124840

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Silver Lake Road over Oak Creek is a steel culvert carrying E Silver Lake Road over Oak Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesE Silver Lake Road
CrossesOak Creek
Location6635 E. Silverlake RD
RouteCounty Highway 248
Coordinates40.365, -98.2793
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 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 E Silver Lake Road over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Silver Lake Road over Oak 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does E Silver Lake Road over Oak Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is E Silver Lake Road over Oak Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns E Silver Lake Road over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.