US Bridges

Adams Street over Adams Street

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · Adams & Vine Lexingto · Structure no. U141525130

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Street over Adams Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Adams Street over Adams Street in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,260 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesAdams Street
CrossesAdams Street
LocationAdams & Vine Lexingto
RouteCity Street 13
Coordinates40.7758, -99.7489
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (1999)
Projected traffic7,260 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Adams Street over Adams Street built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Street over Adams Street 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 Adams Street over Adams Street carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Adams Street over Adams Street?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Street over Adams Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.