US Bridges

W Osage RD over Trib to Sicily Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 5S & 4W of Beatrice · Structure no. C003405205

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Osage RD over Trib to Sicily Creek is a steel culvert carrying W Osage RD over Trib to Sicily Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesW Osage RD
CrossesTrib to Sicily Creek
Location5S & 4W of Beatrice
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates40.1613, -96.8329
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 W Osage RD over Trib to Sicily Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Osage RD over Trib to Sicily 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 W Osage RD over Trib to Sicily Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is W Osage RD over Trib to Sicily Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns W Osage RD over Trib to Sicily Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.