US Bridges

Ida Street over Thomas Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · .1W Irvington RD & Ida ST · Structure no. C002831210

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ida Street over Thomas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ida Street over Thomas Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,560 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesIda Street
CrossesThomas Creek
Location.1W Irvington RD & Ida ST
RouteCounty Highway 3824
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3212, -96.0572
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2009)
Projected traffic11,560 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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 Ida Street over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ida Street over Thomas Creek 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 Ida Street over Thomas Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ida Street over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ida Street over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.