US Bridges

Meadville Ave over Sand Draw

Good

Brown County, Nebraska · 7.2W 0.9S of Winnetoon · Structure no. C000913710

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadville Ave over Sand Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadville Ave over Sand Draw in Brown County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMeadville Ave
CrossesSand Draw
Location7.2W 0.9S of Winnetoon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.63619, -99.85316
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2011)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Meadville Ave over Sand Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadville Ave over Sand Draw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Meadville Ave over Sand Draw carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Meadville Ave over Sand Draw?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Meadville Ave over Sand Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.