US Bridges

S.W. 119th St. over Cheese Creek (n 172)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1S 1.5W of Denton · Structure no. C005500305P

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. 119th St. over Cheese Creek (n 172) is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.W. 119th St. over Cheese Creek (n 172) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS.W. 119th St.
CrossesCheese Creek (n 172)
Location1S 1.5W of Denton
RouteCounty Highway 0P3
Coordinates40.7296, -96.8825
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2017)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 S.W. 119th St. over Cheese Creek (n 172) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.W. 119th St. over Cheese Creek (n 172) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.W. 119th St. over Cheese Creek (n 172) carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is S.W. 119th St. over Cheese Creek (n 172)?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. 119th St. over Cheese Creek (n 172)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.