US Bridges

S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 74)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT N43/S-55D 3.3S 1W · Structure no. C005504305

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 74) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 74) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesS 148th ST
CrossesN Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 74)
LocationJCT N43/S-55D 3.3S 1W
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5505, -96.5206
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2016)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
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 S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 74) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 74) 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 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 74) carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 74)?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 74)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.