US Bridges

Waltd RD over Beal Slough

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · .2S 56th & Old Cheney · Structure no. U1425J4250

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2019
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Waltd RD over Beal Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Waltd RD over Beal Slough 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesWaltd RD
CrossesBeal Slough
Location.2S 56th & Old Cheney
RouteCity Street 0J42
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7514, -96.6453
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2019
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Waltd RD over Beal Slough built?

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

What condition is Waltd RD over Beal Slough 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 March 2019.

How much traffic does Waltd RD over Beal Slough carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Waltd RD over Beal Slough?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Waltd RD over Beal Slough?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).