US Bridges

NW 98th ST over Middle Creek (m 127)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US34/S-55A 1N 1W · Structure no. C005520720

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 98th ST over Middle Creek (m 127) is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NW 98th ST over Middle Creek (m 127) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 98th ST
CrossesMiddle Creek (m 127)
LocationJCT US34/S-55A 1N 1W
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.828, -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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2018)
Projected traffic260 by 2039
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 98th ST over Middle Creek (m 127) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 98th ST over Middle Creek (m 127) 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does NW 98th ST over Middle Creek (m 127) carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is NW 98th ST over Middle Creek (m 127)?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NW 98th ST over Middle Creek (m 127)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.