Fairground Road over Drainage Ditch
FairMadison County, Nebraska · Madison Fargrnd @ N4 · Structure no. M151513905
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairground Road over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairground Road over Drainage Ditch in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairground Road over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairground Road over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Fairground Road over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fairground Road over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fairground Road over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.