RD S over Fremont Cutoff Ditch
PoorPosted for loadDodge County, Nebraska · Rd. S Bet 15 & 16 · Structure no. C002703815
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD S over Fremont Cutoff Ditch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RD S over Fremont Cutoff Ditch in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD S over Fremont Cutoff Ditch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD S over Fremont Cutoff Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does RD S over Fremont Cutoff Ditch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is RD S over Fremont Cutoff Ditch?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns RD S over Fremont Cutoff Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.