US Bridges

Gage Rd. over Stream (y 40)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2.5W N43 Gage Cl · Structure no. C005517410

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gage Rd. over Stream (y 40) is a concrete culvert carrying Gage Rd. over Stream (y 40) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesGage Rd.
CrossesStream (y 40)
Location2.5W N43 Gage Cl
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5238, -96.5551
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic34 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Gage Rd. over Stream (y 40) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gage Rd. over Stream (y 40) 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 Gage Rd. over Stream (y 40) carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Gage Rd. over Stream (y 40)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Gage Rd. over Stream (y 40)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.