US Bridges

SW 61 RD over Ash Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · JCT N8/N112 3W 2.8N · Structure no. C003401315

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 61 RD over Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 61 RD over Ash Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 625 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSW 61 RD
CrossesAsh Creek
LocationJCT N8/N112 3W 2.8N
RouteCounty Highway 3255
Coordinates40.087, -96.803
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 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 traffic460 (2011)
Projected traffic625 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 61 RD over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 61 RD over Ash 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SW 61 RD over Ash Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is SW 61 RD over Ash Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SW 61 RD over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.