Bridge Division

Bridge Division Contacts List

Mission Statement

We are committed to produce quality plans for the construction of highway structures. Through our bridge management system we strive to assure that bridges are not only safe, but are hydraulically, functionally and structurally sound. We do this in a spirit of teamwork with all Nebraska Department of Roads Divisions, Districts and other organizations, for the benefit of the people.

Division Responsibilities

Bridge Division is responsible for:

• Designing and planning preparation for bridges, culverts, and overhead sign structures on the Nebraska highway system.

• Coordinating the consultant design of bridge projects.

• Hydraulic design of stream bridges, and evaluation of the effects on the floodplain.

• Steel bridge fabrication inspection.

• Bridge management, appraisal, and special plans.

• Bridge research, rating, permits and special loads.

• Developing the Bridge Office Policies and Procedures manual (BOPP).