US Bridges

M RD over Little Nemaha River Trib

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · 3S 3.4E Syracuse · Structure no. C006602635

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M RD over Little Nemaha River Trib is a steel culvert carrying M RD over Little Nemaha River Trib in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesM RD
CrossesLittle Nemaha River Trib
Location3S 3.4E Syracuse
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates40.61026, -96.1158
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic27 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M RD over Little Nemaha River Trib built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is M RD over Little Nemaha River Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does M RD over Little Nemaha River Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is M RD over Little Nemaha River Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns M RD over Little Nemaha River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.