US Bridges

Seward Street over Cole Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Seward St& Cole CR Omaha · Structure no. U182522300

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,266
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seward Street over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Seward Street over Cole Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,266 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,366 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSeward Street
CrossesCole Creek
LocationSeward St& Cole CR Omaha
RouteCity Street 20
Coordinates41.2736, -96.0358
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,266 (2016)
Projected traffic2,366 by 2036
Trucks5%
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

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 Seward Street over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seward Street over Cole 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Seward Street over Cole Creek carry?

About 2,266 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seward Street over Cole Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Seward Street over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.