US Bridges

Koenigstein Avenue over Corporation Gulch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Nebraska · Norfolk Koenigsten @ 14th · Structure no. U1755S0805

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Koenigstein Avenue over Corporation Gulch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Koenigstein Avenue over Corporation Gulch in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesKoenigstein Avenue
CrossesCorporation Gulch
LocationNorfolk Koenigsten @ 14th
RouteCity Street 0S8
Coordinates42.0333, -97.4283
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2003)
Projected traffic580 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 Koenigstein Avenue over Corporation Gulch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Koenigstein 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Koenigstein Avenue over Corporation Gulch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Koenigstein Avenue over Corporation Gulch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Koenigstein Avenue over Corporation Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.