252nd St;coll 7947 over Road Ditch
PoorDouglas County, Nebraska · 1W 1N of Waterloo · Structure no. C002801715
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 609
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
252nd St;coll 7947 over Road Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 252nd St;coll 7947 over Road Ditch in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 99 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 609 vehicles a day, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 252nd St;coll 7947 over Road Ditch built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is 252nd St;coll 7947 over Road Ditch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 252nd St;coll 7947 over Road Ditch carry?
About 609 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is 252nd St;coll 7947 over Road Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 252nd St;coll 7947 over Road Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.