US Bridges

Township Road over Aowa Creek

Good

Dixon County, Nebraska · 3.7NW of Ponca · Structure no. C002622325P

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Aowa Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Township Road over Aowa Creek in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesAowa Creek
Location3.7NW of Ponca
RouteCounty Highway 0P223
CountyDixon County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6033, -96.79
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Aowa Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Aowa 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 2021.

How much traffic does Township Road over Aowa Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Aowa Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Aowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.