US Bridges

S. 98th ST over Stevens CR TRIB(K-162)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US77/US34 1.7S 9E · Structure no. C005503615

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 98th ST over Stevens CR TRIB(K-162) is a concrete culvert carrying S. 98th ST over Stevens CR TRIB(K-162) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesS. 98th ST
CrossesStevens CR TRIB(K-162)
LocationJCT US77/US34 1.7S 9E
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates40.7877, -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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2041
Trucks1%
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. 98th ST over Stevens CR TRIB(K-162) built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 98th ST over Stevens CR TRIB(K-162) 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does S. 98th ST over Stevens CR TRIB(K-162) carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. 98th ST over Stevens CR TRIB(K-162)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S. 98th ST over Stevens CR TRIB(K-162)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.