US Bridges

N 40th ST over Stream (b 42)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2.5N of Davey · Structure no. C005522740

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 40th ST over Stream (b 42) is a concrete continuous slab carrying N 40th ST over Stream (b 42) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN 40th ST
CrossesStream (b 42)
Location2.5N of Davey
RouteCounty Highway 227
Coordinates41.0222, -96.6596
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2013)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
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 40th ST over Stream (b 42) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 40th ST over Stream (b 42) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N 40th ST over Stream (b 42) carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N 40th ST over Stream (b 42)?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N 40th ST over Stream (b 42)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.