US Bridges

N 176th ST over Robinson Branch (a 158)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 7.2N 2E of Waverly · Structure no. C005514770

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 176th ST over Robinson Branch (a 158) is a concrete culvert carrying N 176th ST over Robinson Branch (a 158) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN 176th ST
CrossesRobinson Branch (a 158)
Location7.2N 2E of Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 147
Coordinates41.0264, -96.483
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2015)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
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 N 176th ST over Robinson Branch (a 158) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 176th ST over Robinson Branch (a 158) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N 176th ST over Robinson Branch (a 158) carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N 176th ST over Robinson Branch (a 158)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns N 176th ST over Robinson Branch (a 158)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.