US Bridges

Pawnee Road over Boettger Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · JCT N36/N133 1N 1E · Structure no. C002800410

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee Road over Boettger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pawnee Road over Boettger Creek in Douglas 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 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee Road
CrossesBoettger Creek
LocationJCT N36/N133 1N 1E
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.37916, -96.07673
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2005)
Projected traffic96 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pawnee Road over Boettger Creek built?

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

What condition is Pawnee Road over Boettger Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pawnee Road over Boettger Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Pawnee Road over Boettger Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee Road over Boettger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.