US Bridges

FAS 2225/ALDA Ave. over Pawnee Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 3730 N.Alda Ave. · Structure no. C000142505

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2225/ALDA Ave. over Pawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2225/ALDA Ave. over Pawnee Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 695 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2225/ALDA Ave.
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location3730 N.Alda Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 2225
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6216, -98.4971
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2011)
Projected traffic695 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2225/ALDA Ave. over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2225/ALDA 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2225/ALDA Ave. over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2225/ALDA Ave. over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 2225/ALDA Ave. over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.