US Bridges

W Yankee Hill RD over Haines Branch (n 118)

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1SW of Denton · Structure no. C005504605

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Yankee Hill RD over Haines Branch (n 118) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Yankee Hill RD over Haines Branch (n 118) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesW Yankee Hill RD
CrossesHaines Branch (n 118)
Location1SW of Denton
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7269, -96.8647
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2016)
Projected traffic183 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 Yankee Hill RD over Haines Branch (n 118) built?

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

What condition is W Yankee Hill RD over Haines Branch (n 118) 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 Yankee Hill RD over Haines Branch (n 118) carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is W Yankee Hill RD over Haines Branch (n 118)?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W Yankee Hill RD over Haines Branch (n 118)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.