US Bridges

Sorenson Parkway over Knight Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · .1W Wenninghoff Road · Structure no. C002841207P

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorenson Parkway over Knight Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sorenson Parkway over Knight Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,430 by 2033. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSorenson Parkway
CrossesKnight Creek
Location.1W Wenninghoff Road
RouteCounty Highway 412
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3209, -96.0449
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2007)
Projected traffic30,430 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sorenson Parkway over Knight Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sorenson Parkway over Knight 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 Sorenson Parkway over Knight Creek carry?

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

How long is Sorenson Parkway over Knight Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Sorenson Parkway over Knight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.