US Bridges

96th ST over Hickman Branch (x 84)

Poor

Lancaster County, Nebraska · .5E 5N of Firth · Structure no. C005503505

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th ST over Hickman Branch (x 84) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 96th ST over Hickman Branch (x 84) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries96th ST
CrossesHickman Branch (x 84)
Location.5E 5N of Firth
RouteCounty Highway 7823
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.611, -96.591
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2018)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 96th ST over Hickman Branch (x 84) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th ST over Hickman Branch (x 84) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 96th ST over Hickman Branch (x 84) carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 96th ST over Hickman Branch (x 84)?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 96th ST over Hickman Branch (x 84)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.