US Bridges

County Highway over Cascade Creek

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · 7.5E of Elmwood · Structure no. C001303225

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Cascade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Cascade Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCascade Creek
Location7.5E of Elmwood
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8417, -96.1533
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2003)
Projected traffic144 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Cascade Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Cascade Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Cascade Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Cascade Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns County Highway over Cascade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.