US Bridges

Road 45 over Combination Ditch

Good

Burt County, Nebraska · 4E 3.5S Tekamah · Structure no. C001104505

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 45 over Combination Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Road 45 over Combination Ditch in Burt 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 45
CrossesCombination Ditch
Location4E 3.5S Tekamah
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.716, -96.136
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2003)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 45 over Combination Ditch built?

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

What condition is Road 45 over Combination 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Road 45 over Combination Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 45 over Combination Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Road 45 over Combination Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.