US Bridges

SW 29th ST over Spring Branch (W050)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1W 1.7S of Sprague · Structure no. C005501710

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 29th ST over Spring Branch (W050) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 29th ST over Spring Branch (W050) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 29th ST
CrossesSpring Branch (W050)
Location1W 1.7S of Sprague
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.602, -96.762
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.1 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2011)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 29th ST over Spring Branch (W050) built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 29th ST over Spring Branch (W050) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SW 29th ST over Spring Branch (W050) carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is SW 29th ST over Spring Branch (W050)?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SW 29th ST over Spring Branch (W050)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.