US Bridges

36th ST over Ponca Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 36th & Ponca RD · Structure no. C002815305

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th ST over Ponca Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 36th ST over Ponca Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries36th ST
CrossesPonca Creek
Location36th & Ponca RD
RouteCounty Highway 153
Coordinates41.3763, -95.9665
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2004)
Projected traffic187 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 36th ST over Ponca Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th ST over Ponca Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 36th ST over Ponca Creek carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 36th ST over Ponca Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 36th ST over Ponca Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.