US Bridges

County Highway over BNSF RR 073-224-Y

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · 1.5SW of Pleasant Dale · Structure no. C008004303P

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over BNSF RR 073-224-Y is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over BNSF RR 073-224-Y in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBNSF RR 073-224-Y
Location1.5SW of Pleasant Dale
RouteCounty Highway 0P43
CountySeward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7733, -96.9583
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic87 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over BNSF RR 073-224-Y built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over BNSF RR 073-224-Y 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over BNSF RR 073-224-Y carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over BNSF RR 073-224-Y?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over BNSF RR 073-224-Y?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.