US Bridges

627 Ave over Long Branch Trib

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · 1N N62 Nemaha Cl · Structure no. C004904305

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

627 Ave over Long Branch Trib is a steel culvert carrying 627 Ave over Long Branch Trib in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries627 Ave
CrossesLong Branch Trib
Location1N N62 Nemaha Cl
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.298, -96.067
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 627 Ave over Long Branch Trib built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 627 Ave over Long 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 627 Ave over Long Branch Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 627 Ave over Long Branch Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 627 Ave over Long Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.