US Bridges

NW 98th ST over Bnsfrr 073-235-L (M-21)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · W Edge of Emerald · Structure no. C005520715

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 98th ST over Bnsfrr 073-235-L (M-21) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 98th ST over Bnsfrr 073-235-L (M-21) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 98th ST
CrossesBnsfrr 073-235-L (M-21)
LocationW Edge of Emerald
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8164, -96.8538
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2018)
Projected traffic168 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 98th ST over Bnsfrr 073-235-L (M-21) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 98th ST over Bnsfrr 073-235-L (M-21) 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does NW 98th ST over Bnsfrr 073-235-L (M-21) carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is NW 98th ST over Bnsfrr 073-235-L (M-21)?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NW 98th ST over Bnsfrr 073-235-L (M-21)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.