US Bridges

S 176th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 17)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1E of Bennet · Structure no. C005504720

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 176th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 17) is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 176th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 17) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesS 176th ST
CrossesLittle Nemaha Ri (r 17)
Location1E of Bennet
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates40.6818, -96.4829
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2019)
Projected traffic205 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 176th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 17) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 176th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 17) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S 176th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 17) carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S 176th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 17)?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S 176th ST over Little Nemaha Ri (r 17)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.