Cottonwood Drive over Lake Access
GoodPlatte County, Nebraska · Cottonwood Drive @50th Av · Structure no. U054504615
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Drive over Lake Access is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cottonwood Drive over Lake Access in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Drive over Lake Access built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Drive over Lake Access 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 2024.
How much traffic does Cottonwood Drive over Lake Access carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Drive over Lake Access?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Drive over Lake Access?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.