US Bridges

S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 69)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1S of Panama · Structure no. C005504310

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 69) is a concrete culvert carrying S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 69) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. 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 69)
Location1S of Panama
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5826, -96.5205
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic66 (2016)
Projected traffic112 by 2036
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 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 69) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 69) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 69) carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 69)?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S 148th ST over N Fk Big Nemaha Ri(y 69)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.