US Bridges

County Highway over Private Road

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 7S .5W Sutherland · Structure no. C005624603

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Private Road is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Private Road in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesPrivate Road
Location7S .5W Sutherland
RouteCounty Highway 246
Coordinates41.0767, -101.1483
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic72 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Private Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Private Road 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 County Highway over Private Road carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Private Road?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns County Highway over Private Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.