US Bridges

Main St/Fas 3855 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Burt County, Nebraska · Craig Main @ Cherry · Structure no. M060012104

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St/Fas 3855 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Main St/Fas 3855 over Drainage Ditch in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 605 vehicles a day, projected to reach 605 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St/Fas 3855
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationCraig Main @ Cherry
RouteCity Street 3855
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.79, -96.3633
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2011)
Projected traffic605 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Main St/Fas 3855 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St/Fas 3855 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Main St/Fas 3855 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Main St/Fas 3855 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Main St/Fas 3855 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.