US Bridges

52nd Ave. over Mill Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · .2SW of N36 & 52nd Ave. · Structure no. U1825G4905

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd Ave. over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 52nd Ave. over Mill Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries52nd Ave.
CrossesMill Creek
Location.2SW of N36 & 52nd Ave.
RouteCity Street 0P49
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.345, -95.9933
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2003)
Projected traffic375 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

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 52nd Ave. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52nd Ave. over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 52nd Ave. over Mill Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 52nd Ave. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 52nd Ave. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.