US Bridges

Road 44 over Tekamah Diversion Ditch

Fair

Burt County, Nebraska · JCT US73/N32 .2N 4.3E · Structure no. C001124310P

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 44 over Tekamah Diversion Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 44 over Tekamah Diversion Ditch in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 335 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 44
CrossesTekamah Diversion Ditch
LocationJCT US73/N32 .2N 4.3E
RouteCounty Highway 3885
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7813, -96.1389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2011)
Projected traffic335 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 44 over Tekamah Diversion Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 44 over Tekamah Diversion 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 44 over Tekamah Diversion Ditch carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Road 44 over Tekamah Diversion Ditch?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road 44 over Tekamah Diversion Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.