US Bridges

Fletcher Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Fletcher @ Telluride · Structure no. U1425C2425

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,470
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fletcher Ave over Drainage Ditch in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFletcher Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationFletcher @ Telluride
RouteCity Street 0C24
Coordinates40.8747, -96.6879
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,470 (2016)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fletcher Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fletcher Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fletcher Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,470 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fletcher Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.