L53C Bushnell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek
GoodKimball County, Nebraska · 1S Bushnell · Structure no. SL53C00261
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
L53C Bushnell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying L53C Bushnell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 54 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L53C Bushnell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is L53C Bushnell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does L53C Bushnell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is L53C Bushnell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns L53C Bushnell Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.