US Bridges

West Maple Road over Stream

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 1SW of Valley · Structure no. C002801605

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Maple Road over Stream is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying West Maple Road over Stream in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Maple Road
CrossesStream
Location1SW of Valley
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2915, -96.3622
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2005)
Projected traffic334 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Maple Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Maple Road over Stream 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 2022.

How much traffic does West Maple Road over Stream carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Maple Road over Stream?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Maple Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.