US Bridges

Township Road over Hampton Ditch

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. 7 Bet. R & S N.Br. · Structure no. C002701310

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Hampton Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Hampton Ditch in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 58 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesHampton Ditch
LocationRd. 7 Bet. R & S N.Br.
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates41.4883, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 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 Township Road over Hampton Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Township Road over Hampton Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Hampton Ditch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Hampton Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Hampton Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.