US Bridges

Roca RD over Hickman Br TRIB(S-179)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT N2/N43 4S 4.5W · Structure no. C005505620

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
839
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roca RD over Hickman Br TRIB(S-179) is a concrete culvert carrying Roca RD over Hickman Br TRIB(S-179) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 839 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,426 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoca RD
CrossesHickman Br TRIB(S-179)
LocationJCT N2/N43 4S 4.5W
RouteCounty Highway 3290
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6543, -96.5899
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic839 (2012)
Projected traffic1,426 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roca RD over Hickman Br TRIB(S-179) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roca RD over Hickman Br TRIB(S-179) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Roca RD over Hickman Br TRIB(S-179) carry?

About 839 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Roca RD over Hickman Br TRIB(S-179)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roca RD over Hickman Br TRIB(S-179)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.