US Bridges

L25A Chappell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Deuel County, Nebraska · 1S Chappell · Structure no. SL25A00057

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L25A Chappell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying L25A Chappell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 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 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesL25A Chappell Cnlk
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location1S Chappell
RouteState Highway 0L25A
Coordinates41.0861, -102.471
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2018)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 L25A Chappell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is L25A Chappell Cnlk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does L25A Chappell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is L25A Chappell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns L25A Chappell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.