US Bridges

Schimmer Drive over Slough

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 3.3N 4.3W of Wood River · Structure no. C004002607

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schimmer Drive over Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Schimmer Drive over Slough in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSchimmer Drive
CrossesSlough
Location3.3N 4.3W of Wood River
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8732, -98.6885
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schimmer Drive over Slough built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schimmer Drive over Slough 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 Schimmer Drive over Slough carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Schimmer Drive over Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Schimmer Drive over Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.