US Bridges

County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · 1E 1N of Holbrook · Structure no. C003300615

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCambridge-Oxford-Orleans
Location1E 1N of Holbrook
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates40.3217, -99.99
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic65 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Cambridge-Oxford-Orleans?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.