US Bridges

S 38th ST over Stream (s 69)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1.2S of Roca · Structure no. C005502725

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 38th ST over Stream (s 69) is a concrete culvert carrying S 38th ST over Stream (s 69) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesS 38th ST
CrossesStream (s 69)
Location1.2S of Roca
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6382, -96.6675
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2019)
Projected traffic146 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 S 38th ST over Stream (s 69) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 38th ST over Stream (s 69) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S 38th ST over Stream (s 69) carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S 38th ST over Stream (s 69)?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S 38th ST over Stream (s 69)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.