US Bridges

Road Gh over Peterson Ditch

Fair

Burt County, Nebraska · JCT US73/N32 1.8E · Structure no. C001103820P

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road Gh over Peterson Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Road Gh over Peterson Ditch in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad Gh
CrossesPeterson Ditch
LocationJCT US73/N32 1.8E
RouteCounty Highway 3885
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7778, -96.188
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2011)
Projected traffic490 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road Gh over Peterson Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road Gh over Peterson Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road Gh over Peterson Ditch carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Road Gh over Peterson Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Road Gh over Peterson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.