US Bridges

Bennington Road over Rawhide Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 3N 2E of Valley · Structure no. C002800610

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennington Road over Rawhide Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bennington Road over Rawhide Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesBennington Road
CrossesRawhide Creek
Location3N 2E of Valley
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.365, -96.315
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2005)
Projected traffic105 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennington Road over Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennington Road over Rawhide Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Bennington Road over Rawhide Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Bennington Road over Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bennington Road over Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.