Road 5 over Central Cutoff Ditch
FairDodge County, Nebraska · Rd. 5 Bet. P & Q · Structure no. C002700910
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 5 over Central Cutoff Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 5 over Central Cutoff Ditch in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 5 over Central Cutoff Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Road 5 over Central Cutoff Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Road 5 over Central Cutoff Ditch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 5 over Central Cutoff Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Road 5 over Central Cutoff Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.