US Bridges

18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Munson Creek

Fair

Howard County, Nebraska · .3N 2.8W Elba · Structure no. C004711610

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Munson Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Munson Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 5 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 263 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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Carries18th Ave/Coll 7482
CrossesMunson Creek
Location.3N 2.8W Elba
RouteCounty Highway 7482
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2929, -98.6275
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (1998)
Projected traffic263 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Munson Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Munson Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Munson Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Munson Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Munson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.