US Bridges

Yaeger Road over Ditch #7

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · Yager Rd. Bet. S & T · Structure no. C002714507

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yaeger Road over Ditch #7 is a concrete culvert carrying Yaeger Road over Ditch #7 in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesYaeger Road
CrossesDitch #7
LocationYager Rd. Bet. S & T
RouteCounty Highway 145
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4803, -96.483
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2003)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yaeger Road over Ditch #7 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yaeger Road over Ditch #7 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 Yaeger Road over Ditch #7 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Yaeger Road over Ditch #7?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Yaeger Road over Ditch #7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.