US Bridges

West Buckeye Road over Stream

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 2S 2.1E Clatonia · Structure no. C003401425

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Buckeye Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying West Buckeye Road over Stream in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Buckeye Road
CrossesStream
Location2S 2.1E Clatonia
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4364, -96.8169
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic35 by 2034
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 West Buckeye Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Buckeye Road over Stream 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 West Buckeye Road over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is West Buckeye Road over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns West Buckeye Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.