US Bridges

W Pella RD over M Br Big Nemaha R(w 174)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1.5S 1W of Princeton · Structure no. C005507005

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Pella RD over M Br Big Nemaha R(w 174) is a concrete culvert carrying W Pella RD over M Br Big Nemaha R(w 174) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesW Pella RD
CrossesM Br Big Nemaha R(w 174)
Location1.5S 1W of Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates40.552, -96.74
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2016)
Projected traffic36 by 2037
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 Pella RD over M Br Big Nemaha R(w 174) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Pella RD over M Br Big Nemaha R(w 174) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W Pella RD over M Br Big Nemaha R(w 174) carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is W Pella RD over M Br Big Nemaha R(w 174)?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns W Pella RD over M Br Big Nemaha R(w 174)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.