US Bridges

County Highway over Dry Wash

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · JCT 19A/RD113 1.5S 1.5E · Structure no. C001732500

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Dry Wash in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDry Wash
LocationJCT 19A/RD113 1.5S 1.5E
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyCheyenne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0911, -102.9449
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2004)
Projected traffic17 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 County Highway over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Dry Wash carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Highway over Dry Wash?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.