US Bridges

W Yankee Hill RD over Stream (n 121)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · .7S of Denton · Structure no. C005504610

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Yankee Hill RD over Stream (n 121) is a concrete culvert carrying W Yankee Hill RD over Stream (n 121) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesW Yankee Hill RD
CrossesStream (n 121)
Location.7S of Denton
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates40.7267, -96.8437
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2016)
Projected traffic228 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 W Yankee Hill RD over Stream (n 121) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Yankee Hill RD over Stream (n 121) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W Yankee Hill RD over Stream (n 121) carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is W Yankee Hill RD over Stream (n 121)?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns W Yankee Hill RD over Stream (n 121)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.