US Bridges

Western Ave over Cole Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Western @ 77th · Structure no. U1825H1810

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,442
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Ave over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Western Ave over Cole Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,442 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,542 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Ave
CrossesCole Creek
LocationOmaha Western @ 77th
RouteCity Street 5062
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2703, -96.0333
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic4,442 (2016)
Projected traffic4,542 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Western Ave over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Ave 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 Western Ave over Cole Creek carry?

About 4,442 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Western Ave over Cole Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Western Ave over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.