US Bridges

Alma Street over Middle Logan Crk Tributa

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · Laurel Alma @ 4th · Structure no. M1380B4105

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alma Street over Middle Logan Crk Tributa is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alma Street over Middle Logan Crk Tributa in Cedar 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 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesAlma Street
CrossesMiddle Logan Crk Tributa
LocationLaurel Alma @ 4th
RouteCity Street 0B41
Coordinates42.4272, -97.0926
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2003)
Projected traffic553 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Alma Street over Middle Logan Crk Tributa built?

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

What condition is Alma Street over Middle Logan Crk Tributa 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 2024.

How much traffic does Alma Street over Middle Logan Crk Tributa carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Alma Street over Middle Logan Crk Tributa?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Alma Street over Middle Logan Crk Tributa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.