US Bridges

Schram Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · .2S 2.4W Gretna · Structure no. C007701005

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schram Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc is a concrete culvert carrying Schram Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc in Sarpy 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSchram Road
CrossesWestern Sarpy Drain Ditc
Location.2S 2.4W Gretna
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates41.1322, -96.2962
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2003)
Projected traffic204 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schram Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc built?

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

What condition is Schram Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc 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 2023.

How much traffic does Schram Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Schram Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Schram Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.