US Bridges

Cardwell Br Slt CR over Cardwell Br Trib (0-284)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US77/55W 2W .3S · Structure no. C005511310P

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardwell Br Slt CR over Cardwell Br Trib (0-284) is a concrete culvert carrying Cardwell Br Slt CR over Cardwell Br Trib (0-284) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCardwell Br Slt CR
CrossesCardwell Br Trib (0-284)
LocationJCT US77/55W 2W .3S
RouteCounty Highway 0P13
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7372, -96.7577
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic510 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 Cardwell Br Slt CR over Cardwell Br Trib (0-284) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardwell Br Slt CR over Cardwell Br Trib (0-284) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cardwell Br Slt CR over Cardwell Br Trib (0-284) carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cardwell Br Slt CR over Cardwell Br Trib (0-284)?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cardwell Br Slt CR over Cardwell Br Trib (0-284)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.