US Bridges

A ST over Stevens Creek (j 46)

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · .5E of Walton · Structure no. C005513610

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A ST over Stevens Creek (j 46) is a concrete continuous slab carrying A ST over Stevens Creek (j 46) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesA ST
CrossesStevens Creek (j 46)
Location.5E of Walton
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7986, -96.5485
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
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 A ST over Stevens Creek (j 46) built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is A ST over Stevens Creek (j 46) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does A ST over Stevens Creek (j 46) carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is A ST over Stevens Creek (j 46)?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns A ST over Stevens Creek (j 46)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.