US Bridges

179th Street over Old Lincoln HWY Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 179th & Chicago · Structure no. C002812901P

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

179th Street over Old Lincoln HWY Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 179th Street over Old Lincoln HWY Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries179th Street
CrossesOld Lincoln HWY Creek
Location179th & Chicago
RouteCity Street 1290
Coordinates41.261, -96.195
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2005)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 179th Street over Old Lincoln HWY Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 179th Street over Old Lincoln HWY Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 179th Street over Old Lincoln HWY Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 179th Street over Old Lincoln HWY Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns 179th Street over Old Lincoln HWY Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.