US Bridges

445th Ave over Shell Creek Trib

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT N45/N91 4E 1.2N · Structure no. C007111535

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

445th Ave over Shell Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 445th Ave over Shell Creek Trib in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 455 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries445th Ave
CrossesShell Creek Trib
LocationJCT N45/N91 4E 1.2N
RouteCounty Highway 2845
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7173, -97.6969
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2011)
Projected traffic455 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 445th Ave over Shell Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 445th Ave over Shell Creek 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does 445th Ave over Shell Creek Trib carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 445th Ave over Shell Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 445th Ave over Shell Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.