US Bridges

SW 112th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 161)

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Lancaster County, Nebraska · .5S 1W of Emerald · Structure no. C005510530

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 112th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 161) is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 112th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 161) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 112th ST
CrossesS Br Middle CR (m 161)
Location.5S 1W of Emerald
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8058, -96.8729
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 SW 112th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 161) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 112th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 161) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SW 112th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 161) carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 112th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 161)?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW 112th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 161)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.