US Bridges

Denton Rd/Fas 3305 over Haines Branch (n 138)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US77/N33 7.2W 6N · Structure no. C005504405

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,305
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton Rd/Fas 3305 over Haines Branch (n 138) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denton Rd/Fas 3305 over Haines Branch (n 138) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 63 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,200 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesDenton Rd/Fas 3305
CrossesHaines Branch (n 138)
LocationJCT US77/N33 7.2W 6N
RouteCounty Highway 3305
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7412, -96.8367
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,305 (2018)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2038
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denton Rd/Fas 3305 over Haines Branch (n 138) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Denton Rd/Fas 3305 over Haines Branch (n 138) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Denton Rd/Fas 3305 over Haines Branch (n 138) carry?

About 3,305 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Denton Rd/Fas 3305 over Haines Branch (n 138)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Denton Rd/Fas 3305 over Haines Branch (n 138)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.