US Bridges

Capital Ave over Warm Slough

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 1E .5N Grand Island · Structure no. C004021615

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capital Ave over Warm Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Capital Ave over Warm Slough in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCapital Ave
CrossesWarm Slough
Location1E .5N Grand Island
RouteCounty Highway 216
Coordinates40.9449, -98.287
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Capital Ave over Warm Slough built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capital Ave over Warm 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Capital Ave over Warm Slough carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Capital Ave over Warm Slough?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Capital Ave over Warm Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.