US Bridges

Michigan Ave over Corporation Gulch

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 17th @ Michigan Norfolk · Structure no. U1755K1010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Ave over Corporation Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Michigan Ave over Corporation Gulch in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan Ave
CrossesCorporation Gulch
Location17th @ Michigan Norfolk
RouteCity Street 0K10
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0217, -97.4317
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Michigan Ave over Corporation Gulch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan Ave over Corporation Gulch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Michigan Ave over Corporation Gulch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Michigan Ave over Corporation Gulch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Ave over Corporation Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.