US Bridges

Bell ST over UPRR 191-707-E

Fair

Dodge County, Nebraska · Fremont Bell @ Cuming ST · Structure no. U095014510

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
712 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,570
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell ST over UPRR 191-707-E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell ST over UPRR 191-707-E in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 9,570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,570 by 2033. The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesBell ST
CrossesUPRR 191-707-E
LocationFremont Bell @ Cuming ST
RouteCity Street 5625
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4254, -96.4835
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length712 ft (217 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,570 (2012)
Projected traffic9,570 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell ST over UPRR 191-707-E built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell ST over UPRR 191-707-E 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bell ST over UPRR 191-707-E carry?

About 9,570 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bell ST over UPRR 191-707-E?

The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Bell ST over UPRR 191-707-E?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.