US Bridges

SW 140th ST over S Br Middle Creek (m 23)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1S US6 Seward Cl · Structure no. C005500125

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 140th ST over S Br Middle Creek (m 23) is a concrete arch - deck carrying SW 140th ST over S Br Middle Creek (m 23) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 108 years old, older 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 5 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 140th ST
CrossesS Br Middle Creek (m 23)
Location1S US6 Seward Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8007, -96.9107
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2015)
Projected traffic184 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SW 140th ST over S Br Middle Creek (m 23) built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SW 140th ST over S Br Middle Creek (m 23) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SW 140th ST over S Br Middle Creek (m 23) carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SW 140th ST over S Br Middle Creek (m 23)?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SW 140th ST over S Br Middle Creek (m 23)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.