US Bridges

Blue Sage Pkwy over Boxelder Creek Trib

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 900 W of 204th ST · Structure no. C002820424

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2003 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Blue Sage Pkwy over Boxelder Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Blue Sage Pkwy over Boxelder Creek Trib in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Sage Pkwy
CrossesBoxelder Creek Trib
Location900 W of 204th ST
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.243, -96.238
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2003)
Projected traffic400 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

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 Blue Sage Pkwy over Boxelder Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Sage Pkwy over Boxelder Creek Trib 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Blue Sage Pkwy over Boxelder Creek Trib carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Blue Sage Pkwy over Boxelder Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Sage Pkwy over Boxelder Creek Trib?

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