US Bridges

Sorensen Pkwy over Thomas Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 0.4 N of Blair High RD · Structure no. C002841205P

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorensen Pkwy over Thomas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sorensen Pkwy over Thomas Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 17,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,765 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSorensen Pkwy
CrossesThomas Creek
Location0.4 N of Blair High RD
RouteCity Street 412
Coordinates41.3154, -96.0524
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2007)
Projected traffic19,765 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sorensen Pkwy over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sorensen Pkwy over Thomas 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 Sorensen Pkwy over Thomas Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Sorensen Pkwy over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Sorensen Pkwy over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.