US Bridges

N 148th ST over Stevenscreektrib J143

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US34/N43 5W 0.8N · Structure no. C005514332

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 148th ST over Stevenscreektrib J143 is a concrete culvert carrying N 148th ST over Stevenscreektrib J143 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,095 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesN 148th ST
CrossesStevenscreektrib J143
LocationJCT US34/N43 5W 0.8N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.825, -96.521
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating80.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2016)
Projected traffic4,095 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 N 148th ST over Stevenscreektrib J143 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 148th ST over Stevenscreektrib J143 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does N 148th ST over Stevenscreektrib J143 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N 148th ST over Stevenscreektrib J143?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns N 148th ST over Stevenscreektrib J143?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.