US Bridges

L56D Brady Cnlk over Pawnee CR

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · .5S .5W Brady · Structure no. SL56D00150

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L56D Brady Cnlk over Pawnee CR is a concrete culvert carrying L56D Brady Cnlk over Pawnee CR in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesL56D Brady Cnlk
CrossesPawnee CR
Location.5S .5W Brady
RouteState Highway 0L56D
Coordinates41.0206, -100.3735
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic1,215 (2018)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 L56D Brady Cnlk over Pawnee CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is L56D Brady Cnlk over Pawnee CR 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does L56D Brady Cnlk over Pawnee CR carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L56D Brady Cnlk over Pawnee CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns L56D Brady Cnlk over Pawnee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.