US Bridges

144th Street over Stream

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha 144th @ Fort · Structure no. U182503512

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,794
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 144th Street over Stream in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1,794 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,973 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries144th Street
CrossesStream
LocationOmaha 144th @ Fort
RouteCity Street 35
Coordinates41.3117, -96.1383
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,794 (1999)
Projected traffic1,973 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 144th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 144th Street over Stream 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does 144th Street over Stream carry?

About 1,794 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 144th Street over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 144th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.