US Bridges

Mill Drive over Eddy Street

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · Mill Drive & Eddy St. · Structure no. U1045J3906

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Drive over Eddy Street is a concrete frame carrying Mill Drive over Eddy Street in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Drive
CrossesEddy Street
LocationMill Drive & Eddy St.
RouteCity Street 0J39
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9243, -98.3488
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2003)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2033
Trucks90%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Drive over Eddy Street built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Drive over Eddy Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Drive over Eddy Street carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.

How long is Mill Drive over Eddy Street?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Drive over Eddy Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.