US Bridges

S 120th ST over Stream (y 20)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2W of Panama · Structure no. C005503905

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 120th ST over Stream (y 20) is a concrete culvert carrying S 120th ST over Stream (y 20) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesS 120th ST
CrossesStream (y 20)
Location2W of Panama
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates40.6097, -96.5591
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2010)
Projected traffic99 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 120th ST over Stream (y 20) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 120th ST over Stream (y 20) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S 120th ST over Stream (y 20) carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is S 120th ST over Stream (y 20)?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S 120th ST over Stream (y 20)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.