US Bridges

W Fletcher Ave over Middle Creek (e 61)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1NW of Pawnee Lake · Structure no. C005502605

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Fletcher Ave over Middle Creek (e 61) is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Fletcher Ave over Middle Creek (e 61) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesW Fletcher Ave
CrossesMiddle Creek (e 61)
Location1NW of Pawnee Lake
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates40.872, -96.9083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic85 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 W Fletcher Ave over Middle Creek (e 61) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Fletcher Ave over Middle Creek (e 61) 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does W Fletcher Ave over Middle Creek (e 61) carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is W Fletcher Ave over Middle Creek (e 61)?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Fletcher Ave over Middle Creek (e 61)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.