US Bridges

W. Midway Rd. over Haines Branch (n 165)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1W .5S Denton · Structure no. C005504405P

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Midway Rd. over Haines Branch (n 165) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Midway Rd. over Haines Branch (n 165) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesW. Midway Rd.
CrossesHaines Branch (n 165)
Location1W .5S Denton
RouteCounty Highway 0P44
Coordinates40.7341, -96.8572
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2017)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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. Midway Rd. over Haines Branch (n 165) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Midway Rd. over Haines Branch (n 165) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W. Midway Rd. over Haines Branch (n 165) carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is W. Midway Rd. over Haines Branch (n 165)?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W. Midway Rd. over Haines Branch (n 165)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.