US Bridges

Road 3 over Crystal Creek Trib

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. 3 Bet K & L · Structure no. C002700515

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 3 over Crystal Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 3 over Crystal Creek Trib in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRoad 3
CrossesCrystal Creek Trib
LocationRd. 3 Bet K & L
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates41.5966, -96.8673
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 by 2033
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 3 over Crystal Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 3 over Crystal Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Road 3 over Crystal Creek Trib carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 3 over Crystal Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road 3 over Crystal Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.