Lone Tree Road over Big Cottonwood Creek
GoodPosted for loadDawes County, Nebraska · Njct US20/N71 8.9NE 4N · Structure no. C002322515
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lone Tree Road over Big Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lone Tree Road over Big Cottonwood Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lone Tree Road over Big Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lone Tree Road over Big Cottonwood 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lone Tree Road over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lone Tree Road over Big Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lone Tree Road over Big Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.