US Bridges

S 70th ST over Beal Slough (p 138)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1.5W of Cheney · Structure no. C005503110

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 70th ST over Beal Slough (p 138) is a concrete culvert carrying S 70th ST over Beal Slough (p 138) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesS 70th ST
CrossesBeal Slough (p 138)
Location1.5W of Cheney
RouteCity Street 5247
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7303, -96.6258
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 70th ST over Beal Slough (p 138) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 70th ST over Beal Slough (p 138) 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 70th ST over Beal Slough (p 138) carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 70th ST over Beal Slough (p 138)?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns S 70th ST over Beal Slough (p 138)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.