US Bridges

617 Ave over Badger Branch Trib

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · .5S 3.2W of Tecumseh · Structure no. C004902320

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

617 Ave over Badger Branch Trib is a steel culvert carrying 617 Ave over Badger Branch Trib in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 90 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries617 Ave
CrossesBadger Branch Trib
Location.5S 3.2W of Tecumseh
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.35803, -96.25541
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 617 Ave over Badger Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is 617 Ave over Badger Branch Trib 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 617 Ave over Badger Branch Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 617 Ave over Badger Branch Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns 617 Ave over Badger Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.