US Bridges

Harvest Drive over Aurora Co-Op RR

Good

Hamilton County, Nebraska · 2.4W Aurora · Structure no. M013000010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvest Drive over Aurora Co-Op RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvest Drive over Aurora Co-Op RR in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2030. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesHarvest Drive
CrossesAurora Co-Op RR
Location2.4W Aurora
RouteCity Street 1
Coordinates40.8703, -98.0511
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2008)
Projected traffic267 by 2030
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvest Drive over Aurora Co-Op RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvest Drive over Aurora Co-Op RR 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 2021.

How much traffic does Harvest Drive over Aurora Co-Op RR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Harvest Drive over Aurora Co-Op RR?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Harvest Drive over Aurora Co-Op RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.