US Bridges

South 68th Street over STREAM(S-27)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Stagecoach to Wagon Train · Structure no. C005503100

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,089
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 68th Street over STREAM(S-27) is a concrete culvert carrying South 68th Street over STREAM(S-27) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,089 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,651 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSouth 68th Street
CrossesSTREAM(S-27)
LocationStagecoach to Wagon Train
RouteCounty Highway 3265
Coordinates40.6133, -96.6292
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,089 (2017)
Projected traffic8,651 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 South 68th Street over STREAM(S-27) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 68th Street over STREAM(S-27) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does South 68th Street over STREAM(S-27) carry?

About 5,089 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is South 68th Street over STREAM(S-27)?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns South 68th Street over STREAM(S-27)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.