US Bridges

S. 98th ST over Stream (K-163)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US77/US34 1.1S 9E · Structure no. C005503620

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 98th ST over Stream (K-163) is a concrete culvert carrying S. 98th ST over Stream (K-163) 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 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesS. 98th ST
CrossesStream (K-163)
LocationJCT US77/US34 1.1S 9E
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates40.7958, -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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2017)
Projected traffic445 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. 98th ST over Stream (K-163) built?

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

What condition is S. 98th ST over Stream (K-163) 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 Stream (K-163) carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. 98th ST over Stream (K-163)?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns S. 98th ST over Stream (K-163)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.