US Bridges

Township Road over Fremont Cutoff Ditch

FairPosted for load

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. 13 Bet. P & Q · Structure no. C002702510

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Fremont Cutoff Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Fremont Cutoff Ditch in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesFremont Cutoff Ditch
LocationRd. 13 Bet. P & Q
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5183, -96.6733
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Fremont Cutoff Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Fremont 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Fremont Cutoff Ditch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Fremont Cutoff Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Fremont Cutoff Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.