US Bridges

Island Road over Bennington Lake (west)

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Bengtn Lake RD .25E 180th · Structure no. C002820410P

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2000 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Island Road over Bennington Lake (west) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Island Road over Bennington Lake (west) in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesIsland Road
CrossesBennington Lake (west)
LocationBengtn Lake RD .25E 180th
RouteCounty Highway 0P204
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3767, -96.1917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2000)
Projected traffic41 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Island Road over Bennington Lake (west) built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Road over Bennington Lake (west) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Island Road over Bennington Lake (west) carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Island Road over Bennington Lake (west)?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Island Road over Bennington Lake (west)?

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