US Bridges

704 RD over Negro Branch

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · JCT N65/S-67C 1S 2.3E · Structure no. C006713423

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

704 RD over Negro Branch is a steel culvert carrying 704 RD over Negro Branch in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries704 RD
CrossesNegro Branch
LocationJCT N65/S-67C 1S 2.3E
RouteCounty Highway 3570
CountyPawnee County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.03, -96.117
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 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 traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 704 RD over Negro Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 704 RD over Negro Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 704 RD over Negro Branch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 704 RD over Negro Branch?

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

Who owns 704 RD over Negro Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.