US Bridges

Recreation Road over Gallager Lake Spillway

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 8.5S of Cozad · Structure no. C002404405P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Recreation Road over Gallager Lake Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Recreation Road over Gallager Lake Spillway in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesRecreation Road
CrossesGallager Lake Spillway
Location8.5S of Cozad
RouteCounty Highway 0P44
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7359, -99.9763
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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2003)
Projected traffic105 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Recreation Road over Gallager Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Recreation Road over Gallager Lake Spillway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Recreation Road over Gallager Lake Spillway carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Recreation Road over Gallager Lake Spillway?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Recreation Road over Gallager Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.