US Bridges

Ashland RD over Rock Creek (b 81)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1W US77 Saunders Cl · Structure no. C005510230

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashland RD over Rock Creek (b 81) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashland RD over Rock Creek (b 81) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesAshland RD
CrossesRock Creek (b 81)
Location1W US77 Saunders Cl
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates41.0455, -96.6557
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2015)
Projected traffic171 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 Ashland RD over Rock Creek (b 81) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashland RD over Rock Creek (b 81) 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 Ashland RD over Rock Creek (b 81) carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ashland RD over Rock Creek (b 81)?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ashland RD over Rock Creek (b 81)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.