US Bridges

CO RD 46 MI 46115 over Dry Wash

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · Wjct US385/US30 12N .4E · Structure no. C001701810

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 46 MI 46115 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 46 MI 46115 over Dry Wash in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCO RD 46 MI 46115
CrossesDry Wash
LocationWjct US385/US30 12N .4E
RouteCounty Highway 1140
Coordinates41.323, -102.9389
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2011)
Projected traffic230 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 46 MI 46115 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 46 MI 46115 over Dry Wash 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 CO RD 46 MI 46115 over Dry Wash carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 46 MI 46115 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 46 MI 46115 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.