US Bridges

RD 900 over North Fork Swan CR Trb

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 0.5W 5.7N of Western · Structure no. C007601716

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 900 over North Fork Swan CR Trb is a steel culvert carrying RD 900 over North Fork Swan CR Trb in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 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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CarriesRD 900
CrossesNorth Fork Swan CR Trb
Location0.5W 5.7N of Western
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.48196, -97.217
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4.6 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic40 (1997)
Projected traffic68 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 900 over North Fork Swan CR Trb built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 900 over North Fork Swan CR Trb 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 RD 900 over North Fork Swan CR Trb carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is RD 900 over North Fork Swan CR Trb?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns RD 900 over North Fork Swan CR Trb?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.