228th St/Coll 7941 over Ditch

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · .5E 1.2N of Waterloo · Structure no. C002812105

Built: 2012; 13 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2022
Type: Culvert; Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length: 66 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 904; 2005 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

228th St/Coll 7941 over Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 228th St/Coll 7941 over Ditch in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 904 vehicles a day, projected to reach 994 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries228th St/Coll 7941

CrossesDitch

Location.5E 1.2N of Waterloo

RouteCounty Highway 7941

CountyDouglas County

StateNebraska

Coordinates41.3087, -96.2741

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionSeptember 2022

Inspection intervalevery 48 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length66 ft (20.1 m)

Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2005)

Projected traffic994 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 228th St/Coll 7941 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 228th St/Coll 7941 over Ditch 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does 228th St/Coll 7941 over Ditch carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 228th St/Coll 7941 over Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns 228th St/Coll 7941 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.