US Bridges

S 148th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 66)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · .5W .8S Bennett · Structure no. C005504320

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 148th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 66) is a steel culvert carrying S 148th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 66) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2038. 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
CrossesLittle Nemaha Ri (r 66)
Location.5W .8S Bennett
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6735, -96.5208
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2017)
Projected traffic129 by 2038
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 Little Nemaha Ri (r 66) built?

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

What condition is S 148th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 66) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S 148th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 66) carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is S 148th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 66)?

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

Who owns S 148th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 66)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.