US Bridges

CO RD 18 MI 18101 over Sidney Draw

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 4.7W 1S Sidney · Structure no. C001714610

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 18 MI 18101 over Sidney Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 18 MI 18101 over Sidney Draw in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCO RD 18 MI 18101
CrossesSidney Draw
Location4.7W 1S Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates41.12, -103.085
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 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 18 MI 18101 over Sidney Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 18 MI 18101 over Sidney Draw 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 18 MI 18101 over Sidney Draw carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO RD 18 MI 18101 over Sidney Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 18 MI 18101 over Sidney Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.