US Bridges

Ames Ave over Road Ditch

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · .4N W Maple Rd/N 168th ST · Structure no. U182521415P

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ames Ave over Road Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ames Ave over Road Ditch in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesAmes Ave
CrossesRoad Ditch
Location.4N W Maple Rd/N 168th ST
RouteCity Street 0P21
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2984, -96.1771
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ames Ave over Road Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ames Ave over Road Ditch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ames Ave over Road Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ames Ave over Road Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ames Ave over Road Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.