US Bridges

Road 7 over Central Cutoff Ditch

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. 7 Bet. P & Q · Structure no. C002701315

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 7 over Central Cutoff Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 7 over Central Cutoff Ditch in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 7
CrossesCentral Cutoff Ditch
LocationRd. 7 Bet. P & Q
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5174, -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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 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 7 over Central Cutoff Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 7 over Central Cutoff 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Road 7 over Central Cutoff Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 7 over Central Cutoff Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road 7 over Central Cutoff Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.