126th Street over Hell Creek
GoodDouglas County, Nebraska · Omaha 126th @ Pedersen · Structure no. U1825E3705
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
126th Street over Hell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 126th Street over Hell Creek 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 126th Street over Hell Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 126th Street over Hell 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 126th Street over Hell Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 126th Street over Hell Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns 126th Street over Hell Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.