US Bridges

County Road 37 over Bnsf/Private Tracks

Good

Butler County, Nebraska · 1.75N 1.75W of David City · Structure no. M068502610

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
462 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Bnsf/Private Tracks is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 37 over Bnsf/Private Tracks in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 462 ft (140.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesBnsf/Private Tracks
Location1.75N 1.75W of David City
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyButler County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.27889, -97.14379
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length462 ft (140.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 37 over Bnsf/Private Tracks built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 37 over Bnsf/Private Tracks 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 37 over Bnsf/Private Tracks carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 37 over Bnsf/Private Tracks?

The structure is 462 ft (140.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Bnsf/Private Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.