US Bridges

NW 140th ST over Middle Creek (e 65)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 5N US6 Seward Cl · Structure no. C005500140

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 140th ST over Middle Creek (e 65) is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 140th ST over Middle Creek (e 65) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 140th ST
CrossesMiddle Creek (e 65)
Location5N US6 Seward Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8797, -96.9105
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2015)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
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 NW 140th ST over Middle Creek (e 65) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 140th ST over Middle Creek (e 65) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NW 140th ST over Middle Creek (e 65) carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is NW 140th ST over Middle Creek (e 65)?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NW 140th ST over Middle Creek (e 65)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.