US Bridges

Road 20 over Maple Creek Trib

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · RD.20 Bet. L & M N.Br. · Structure no. C002713920

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 20 over Maple Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying Road 20 over Maple Creek Trib in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesRoad 20
CrossesMaple Creek Trib
LocationRD.20 Bet. L & M N.Br.
RouteCounty Highway 3495
Coordinates41.571, -96.541
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 20 over Maple Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Road 20 over Maple Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road 20 over Maple Creek Trib carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Road 20 over Maple Creek Trib?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road 20 over Maple Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.