US Bridges

Road 2 over Loseke Creek Trib

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 4.7S of Leigh · Structure no. C001900320

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 2 over Loseke Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Road 2 over Loseke Creek Trib in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRoad 2
CrossesLoseke Creek Trib
Location4.7S of Leigh
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates41.6314, -97.2328
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 2 over Loseke Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 2 over Loseke Creek Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Road 2 over Loseke Creek Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 2 over Loseke Creek Trib?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m).

Who owns Road 2 over Loseke Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.