US Bridges

RD 19 over Hobson Branch Trib

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · _ · Structure no. C007802703

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 19 over Hobson Branch Trib is a steel culvert carrying RD 19 over Hobson Branch Trib in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesRD 19
CrossesHobson Branch Trib
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.0937, -96.6592
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic72 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 19 over Hobson Branch Trib built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 19 over Hobson Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD 19 over Hobson Branch Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 19 over Hobson Branch Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD 19 over Hobson Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.