US Bridges

504 Ave over Ponca Creek

Good

Boyd County, Nebraska · 1.5E of Lynch · Structure no. C000818510

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

504 Ave over Ponca Creek is a steel culvert carrying 504 Ave over Ponca Creek in Boyd County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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Carries504 Ave
CrossesPonca Creek
Location1.5E of Lynch
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyBoyd County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.8278, -98.4301
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 504 Ave over Ponca Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 504 Ave over Ponca 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 2022.

How much traffic does 504 Ave over Ponca Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 504 Ave over Ponca Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 504 Ave over Ponca Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.