Township Road over Ditch #7
PoorPosted for loadDodge County, Nebraska · Luther Rd. Bet. S & T · Structure no. C002704710
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road over Ditch #7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Ditch #7 in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road over Ditch #7 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road over Ditch #7 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 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road over Ditch #7 carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Township Road over Ditch #7?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road over Ditch #7?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.