US Bridges

13th Ave/Fau 6361 over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · Sidney 13th/LODGEPOLE CR · Structure no. U2230K4105

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,555
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Ave/Fau 6361 over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 13th Ave/Fau 6361 over Lodgepole Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,555 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,555 by 2012. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries13th Ave/Fau 6361
CrossesLodgepole Creek
LocationSidney 13th/LODGEPOLE CR
RouteCity Street 6361
Coordinates41.1317, -102.9801
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,555 (2012)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2012
Trucks0%
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 13th Ave/Fau 6361 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Ave/Fau 6361 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 2024.

How much traffic does 13th Ave/Fau 6361 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 2,555 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is 13th Ave/Fau 6361 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Ave/Fau 6361 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.