US Bridges

Ginger Cove Road over Ginger Cove Lake

Poor

Douglas County, Nebraska · JCT US275/N64 2W .5S · Structure no. C002801205P

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Ginger Cove Road over Ginger Cove Lake is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ginger Cove Road over Ginger Cove Lake in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesGinger Cove Road
CrossesGinger Cove Lake
LocationJCT US275/N64 2W .5S
RouteCity Street 0P12
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3109, -96.3856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Ginger Cove Road over Ginger Cove Lake built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ginger Cove Road over Ginger Cove Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ginger Cove Road over Ginger Cove Lake carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Ginger Cove Road over Ginger Cove Lake?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ginger Cove Road over Ginger Cove Lake?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.