US Bridges

78th Street over Stream

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · JCT N133/L-28K 1E .4N · Structure no. U182514510P

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,106
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

78th Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 78th Street over Stream in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,106 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,106 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries78th Street
CrossesStream
LocationJCT N133/L-28K 1E .4N
RouteCity Street 7961
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3217, -96.0333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic4,106 (2012)
Projected traffic5,106 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 78th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 78th Street over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does 78th Street over Stream carry?

About 4,106 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 78th Street over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 78th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.