US Bridges

Pole Crk Crossing over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · SE Corner of Sidney · Structure no. U223024410

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pole Crk Crossing over Lodgepole Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pole Crk Crossing over Lodgepole Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesPole Crk Crossing
CrossesLodgepole Creek
LocationSE Corner of Sidney
RouteCity Street 19
Coordinates41.1352, -102.9616
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Pole Crk Crossing over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pole Crk Crossing over Lodgepole 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pole Crk Crossing over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pole Crk Crossing over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pole Crk Crossing over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.