US Bridges

Orchard Ave over Boxelder Creek Trib

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · .02E of 196th on Orchard · Structure no. C002802470P

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Orchard Ave over Boxelder Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Orchard Ave over Boxelder Creek Trib in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Ave
CrossesBoxelder Creek Trib
Location.02E of 196th on Orchard
RouteCity Street 0P25
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.209, -96.2212
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic850 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Orchard Ave over Boxelder Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Ave over Boxelder Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does Orchard Ave over Boxelder Creek Trib carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Ave over Boxelder Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Orchard Ave over Boxelder Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).