US Bridges

W Old Cheney RD over Haines Branch (n 221)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1N of Denton · Structure no. C005504205

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Old Cheney RD over Haines Branch (n 221) is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Old Cheney RD over Haines Branch (n 221) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesW Old Cheney RD
CrossesHaines Branch (n 221)
Location1N of Denton
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates40.7557, -96.8335
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2017)
Projected traffic66 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 Old Cheney RD over Haines Branch (n 221) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Old Cheney RD over Haines Branch (n 221) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W Old Cheney RD over Haines Branch (n 221) carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is W Old Cheney RD over Haines Branch (n 221)?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Old Cheney RD over Haines Branch (n 221)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.