US Bridges

Road 2 over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Deuel County, Nebraska · CO Sl · Structure no. C002503220

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 2 over Lodgepole Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Road 2 over Lodgepole Creek in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRoad 2
CrossesLodgepole Creek
LocationCO Sl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.0024, -102.3897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 2 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 2 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Road 2 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Road 2 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Road 2 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.