US Bridges

Bluff Road over Stream (G144)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Section 18 T11N R7E · Structure no. C005522000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Road over Stream (G144) is a concrete culvert carrying Bluff Road over Stream (G144) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBluff Road
CrossesStream (G144)
LocationSection 18 T11N R7E
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9149, -96.6663
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2015)
Projected traffic127 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 Bluff Road over Stream (G144) built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Road over Stream (G144) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bluff Road over Stream (G144) carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bluff Road over Stream (G144)?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bluff Road over Stream (G144)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.