US Bridges

Heritage DR over Big Blue R W Fk Trib

Fair

Adams County, Nebraska · Hastings Hertige@westchtr · Structure no. U1145J3305

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage DR over Big Blue R W Fk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Heritage DR over Big Blue R W Fk Trib in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 344 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesHeritage DR
CrossesBig Blue R W Fk Trib
LocationHastings Hertige@westchtr
RouteCity Street 0J33
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6025, -98.4074
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2003)
Projected traffic481 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Heritage DR over Big Blue R W Fk Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage DR over Big Blue R W Fk Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Heritage DR over Big Blue R W Fk Trib carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Heritage DR over Big Blue R W Fk Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Heritage DR over Big Blue R W Fk Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.