US Bridges

County Highway over Drainage Dist #1

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 4E .25N of Hershey · Structure no. C005623715

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Drainage Dist #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Drainage Dist #1 in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDrainage Dist #1
Location4E .25N of Hershey
RouteCounty Highway 237
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.165, -100.925
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic145 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 County Highway over Drainage Dist #1 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Drainage Dist #1 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Drainage Dist #1 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Drainage Dist #1?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Drainage Dist #1?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.