Pflug Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc
FairPosted for loadSarpy County, Nebraska · .5S 8.5W of Springfield · Structure no. C007711805
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pflug Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc is a steel truss - thru carrying Pflug Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pflug Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pflug Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Pflug Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pflug Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Pflug Road over Western Sarpy Drain Ditc?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.