US Bridges

Chase Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT US30/10 1.2 N · Structure no. C001014269

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Chase Ave over Drainage Ditch in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesChase Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationJCT US30/10 1.2 N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7244, -99.0302
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2025)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Chase Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chase Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Chase Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Chase Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Chase Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.