US Bridges

Dutch Hall Road over Knight Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 2E N133 Washington Cl · Structure no. U182520260

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Hall Road over Knight Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dutch Hall Road over Knight 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesDutch Hall Road
CrossesKnight Creek
Location2E N133 Washington Cl
RouteCity Street 202
Coordinates41.3933, -96.055
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Dutch Hall Road over Knight Creek built?

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

What condition is Dutch Hall Road over Knight 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dutch Hall Road over Knight Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Hall Road over Knight Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Hall Road over Knight Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.