US Bridges

159th ST over Russell Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 159th @ Ida ST · Structure no. C002813115P

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2000 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

159th ST over Russell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 159th ST over Russell Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries159th ST
CrossesRussell Creek
Location159th @ Ida ST
RouteCounty Highway 0P131
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3204, -96.1628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2000)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 159th ST over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 159th ST over Russell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does 159th ST over Russell Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is 159th ST over Russell Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 159th ST over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).