US Bridges

W Princeton RD over Stream (v 129)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · SE Edge of Olive CR Lk · Structure no. C005506807

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Princeton RD over Stream (v 129) is a concrete culvert carrying W Princeton RD over Stream (v 129) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesW Princeton RD
CrossesStream (v 129)
LocationSE Edge of Olive CR Lk
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5667, -96.8374
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.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2017)
Projected traffic109 by 2037
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 W Princeton RD over Stream (v 129) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Princeton RD over Stream (v 129) 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 W Princeton RD over Stream (v 129) carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is W Princeton RD over Stream (v 129)?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns W Princeton RD over Stream (v 129)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.