US Bridges

M Ave over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Dakota County, Nebraska · JCT N110/N35 4.8S 5.6W · Structure no. C002211505

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Ave over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M Ave over Pigeon Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesM Ave
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationJCT N110/N35 4.8S 5.6W
RouteCounty Highway 3562
CountyDakota County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3803, -96.5899
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2011)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 M Ave over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is M Ave over Pigeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does M Ave over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is M Ave over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns M Ave over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.