US Bridges

Stagecoach Trail over Stream

Good

Keith County, Nebraska · E Edge of Ogallala · Structure no. U181524005

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stagecoach Trail over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Stagecoach Trail over Stream in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesStagecoach Trail
CrossesStream
LocationE Edge of Ogallala
RouteCity Street 240
Coordinates41.1158, -101.7103
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1997)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 Stagecoach Trail over Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Stagecoach Trail 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Stagecoach Trail over Stream carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stagecoach Trail over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Stagecoach Trail over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.