US Bridges

SW 56th ST over Cardwell Branch (o 287)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · W Edge of Yankee Hill Rec · Structure no. C005521310

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 56th ST over Cardwell Branch (o 287) is a concrete culvert carrying SW 56th ST over Cardwell Branch (o 287) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 56th ST
CrossesCardwell Branch (o 287)
LocationW Edge of Yankee Hill Rec
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7251, -96.7968
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2017)
Projected traffic336 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 SW 56th ST over Cardwell Branch (o 287) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 56th ST over Cardwell Branch (o 287) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SW 56th ST over Cardwell Branch (o 287) carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is SW 56th ST over Cardwell Branch (o 287)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SW 56th ST over Cardwell Branch (o 287)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.