US Bridges

W 10th Street over BNSF RR

Good

Box Butte County, Nebraska · Alliance · Structure no. U004004830

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,305
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 10th Street over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 10th Street over BNSF RR in Box Butte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,911 by 2038. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesW 10th Street
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationAlliance
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.104, -102.888
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,305 (2018)
Projected traffic4,911 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 10th Street over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 10th Street over BNSF RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W 10th Street over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,305 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 10th Street over BNSF RR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W 10th Street over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.