US Bridges

Phillip Avenue over Corporation Gulch

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · In Norfolk · Structure no. U1755C1005

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillip Avenue over Corporation Gulch is a concrete slab carrying Phillip Avenue over Corporation Gulch in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillip Avenue
CrossesCorporation Gulch
LocationIn Norfolk
RouteCity Street 0C10
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.03, -97.43
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2003)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Phillip Avenue over Corporation Gulch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phillip Avenue over Corporation Gulch 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 Phillip Avenue over Corporation Gulch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Phillip Avenue over Corporation Gulch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Phillip Avenue over Corporation Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.