US Bridges

S 98th Street over Stream P-174

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S 98th Pioneers to Vandor · Structure no. C005503610

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
413
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 98th Street over Stream P-174 is a concrete culvert carrying S 98th Street over Stream P-174 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 413 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS 98th Street
CrossesStream P-174
LocationS 98th Pioneers to Vandor
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates40.779, -96.587
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic413 (2017)
Projected traffic702 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 98th Street over Stream P-174 built?

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

What condition is S 98th Street over Stream P-174 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does S 98th Street over Stream P-174 carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S 98th Street over Stream P-174?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S 98th Street over Stream P-174?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.