US Bridges

NW 140th /Fas 3370 over Middle Oak Creek (d 143)

Poor

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 6N US34 Seward Cl · Structure no. C005500160

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 140th /Fas 3370 over Middle Oak Creek (d 143) is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 140th /Fas 3370 over Middle Oak Creek (d 143) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,054 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesNW 140th /Fas 3370
CrossesMiddle Oak Creek (d 143)
Location6N US34 Seward Cl
RouteCounty Highway 3370
Coordinates40.9736, -96.9106
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2019)
Projected traffic1,054 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 /Fas 3370 over Middle Oak Creek (d 143) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 140th /Fas 3370 over Middle Oak Creek (d 143) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does NW 140th /Fas 3370 over Middle Oak Creek (d 143) carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is NW 140th /Fas 3370 over Middle Oak Creek (d 143)?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns NW 140th /Fas 3370 over Middle Oak Creek (d 143)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.